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WebP Express vs Upscale (2026)

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

WebP Express

WebP Express

4.4(160)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Upscale

Upscale

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WebP Express has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 160 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebP Express has accumulated 4.1M+ total downloads while Upscale has 1.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5WebP Express
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UpscaleN/A
Total Reviews
160WebP Express
◄
Upscale0
Active Installs
300K+WebP Express
◄
Upscale10
Total Downloads
4.1M+WebP Express
◄
Upscale1.6K+
Support Resolution
0%WebP Express
UpscaleN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebP Express
◄
Upscale11 years ago
First Released
2018WebP Express
Upscale2014
Age
8 yearsWebP Express
Upscale12 years
WP Requires
4.0+WebP Express
Upscale3.8.2+
PHP Requires
5.6+WebP Express
Upscalefalse+
Business Model
FreeWebP Express
UpscaleFree
Latest Version
0.25.14WebP Express
Upscale1.0

Rating Breakdown

WebP Express

4.4/5(160 reviews)
5
81%
4
4%
3
1%
2
4%
1
10%

Upscale

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

Recent Reviews

WebP Express Reviews

by Wishlight

Good plugin

Good plugin. Thanks for the update.

by metroobra

Excelent and good free plugin

Excelent and good free plugin for convert images jpg/png a webp

by smastromattei

Amazing

This stuff is the real deal: just an app that works, no hassling like premium versions or special features. Thank you.

Upscale Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebP Express or Upscale more popular?
WebP Express has 300K+ active installations while Upscale has 10. WebP Express is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebP Express or Upscale?
WebP Express has a 4.4/5 rating from 160 reviews, while Upscale has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WebP Express and Upscale free?
WebP Express is free and Upscale is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebP Express or Upscale?
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?
WebP Express was last updated 2 months ago and Upscale was last updated 11 years ago.

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