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EWWW Image Optimizer vs Swifty Image Widget (2026)

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

EWWW Image Optimizer

EWWW Image Optimizer

4.8(1,823)

1.0M+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 3 days ago
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Swifty Image Widget

Swifty Image Widget

5(12)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Swifty Image Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 12 reviews) while EWWW Image Optimizer leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. EWWW Image Optimizer has accumulated 45M+ total downloads while Swifty Image Widget has 26K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5EWWW Image Optimizer
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Swifty Image Widget5/5
Total Reviews
1,823EWWW Image Optimizer
◄
Swifty Image Widget12
Active Installs
1.0M+EWWW Image Optimizer
◄
Swifty Image Widget1.0K+
Total Downloads
45M+EWWW Image Optimizer
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Swifty Image Widget26K+
Support Resolution
14%EWWW Image Optimizer
Swifty Image WidgetN/A
Last Updated
3 days agoEWWW Image Optimizer
◄
Swifty Image Widget2 years ago
First Released
2012EWWW Image Optimizer
Swifty Image Widget2015
Age
14 yearsEWWW Image Optimizer
Swifty Image Widget11 years
WP Requires
6.6+EWWW Image Optimizer
Swifty Image Widget3.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+EWWW Image Optimizer
Swifty Image Widgetfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumEWWW Image Optimizer
Swifty Image WidgetFree
Latest Version
8.5.0EWWW Image Optimizer
Swifty Image Widget1.1.1

Rating Breakdown

EWWW Image Optimizer

4.8/5(1,823 reviews)
5
90%
4
4%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

Swifty Image Widget

5/5(12 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

EWWW Image Optimizer Reviews

by gordonskene

So far – so good

Optimized over 1,000 images so far – I think there’s 19,000 more to go. But so far – so good.

by todoporjesus

EXCELENTE PLUGIN

Recomiendo 100%

by xsedlacp

Good plugin

easy to use

Swifty Image Widget Reviews

by Rheinlaender

simple and effective

this ist a useful plugin for “no tracking advertising” by configurating advertisements in a simply way. One of the best tools i ever found. Five Stars.

Awesome

Exactly what I was looking for just perfect, thank you!

by oscardc

CONGRATULATIONS

I could not wait to get to comment and thank you for the good work, just great, I did not expect much surprised me, CONGRATULATIONS http://hialeah-aldia.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EWWW Image Optimizer or Swifty Image Widget more popular?
EWWW Image Optimizer has 1.0M+ active installations while Swifty Image Widget has 1.0K+. EWWW Image Optimizer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — EWWW Image Optimizer or Swifty Image Widget?
EWWW Image Optimizer has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,823 reviews, while Swifty Image Widget has a 5/5 rating from 12 reviews.
Are EWWW Image Optimizer and Swifty Image Widget free?
EWWW Image Optimizer is free + premium and Swifty Image Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — EWWW Image Optimizer or Swifty Image Widget?
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?
EWWW Image Optimizer was last updated 3 days ago and Swifty Image Widget was last updated 2 years ago.

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