ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize… vs SB Uploader (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize…

ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize…

4.5(804)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize…
VS
SB Uploader

SB Uploader

5(1)

40 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
View SB Uploader

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, SB Uploader has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize… leads in active installations (300K+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize… has accumulated 18M+ total downloads while SB Uploader has 14K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize…
SB Uploader5/5
Total Reviews
804ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize…
SB Uploader1
Active Installs
300K+ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize…
SB Uploader40
Total Downloads
18M+ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize…
SB Uploader14K+
Support Resolution
100%ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize…
SB UploaderN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize…
SB Uploader12 years ago
First Released
2014ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize…
SB Uploader2011
Age
12 yearsShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize…
SB Uploader15 years
WP Requires
4.8.0+ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize…
SB Uploader3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize…
SB Uploaderfalse+
Business Model
FreeShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize…
SB UploaderFree
Latest Version
6.4.4ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize…
SB Uploader4.8

Rating Breakdown

ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize…

4.5/5(804 reviews)
5
86%
4
2%
3
2%
2
2%
1
9%

SB Uploader

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize… Reviews

by neotek9

Excellent plugin

Image compression is excellent. Easy to use & affordable. AI SEO for image fields is brilliant!!! Saved me many hours. No need for support (so far)… and that’s how you want it… ie. works out

by webclub

great plugin!

works great and the support is great too!

by janofernandez

Excelente Herramienta para wordpress

Una excelente herramienta totalmente recomendada This topic was modified 1 month ago by janofernandez.

SB Uploader Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize… or SB Uploader more popular?
ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize… has 300K+ active installations while SB Uploader has 40. ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize… or SB Uploader?
ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize… has a 4.5/5 rating from 804 reviews, while SB Uploader has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize… and SB Uploader free?
ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize… is free and SB Uploader is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize… or SB Uploader?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize… was last updated 1 week ago and SB Uploader was last updated 12 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.