WebP Express vs Responsive Images (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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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 Responsive Images has 1.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WebP Express | Responsive Images | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 160 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 4.1M+ | ◄ | 1.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2019 | |
| Age | 8 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 5.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.25.14 | 1.1.3 |
Rating
4.4/5WebP Express
◄Responsive ImagesN/A
Total Reviews
160WebP Express
◄Responsive Images0
Active Installs
300K+WebP Express
◄Responsive Images10
Total Downloads
4.1M+WebP Express
◄Responsive Images1.3K+
Support Resolution
0%WebP Express
Responsive ImagesN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebP Express
◄Responsive Images6 years ago
First Released
2018WebP Express
Responsive Images2019
Age
8 yearsWebP Express
Responsive Images7 years
WP Requires
4.0+WebP Express
Responsive Images5.2+
PHP Requires
5.6+WebP Express
Responsive Imagesfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebP Express
Responsive ImagesFree
Latest Version
0.25.14WebP Express
Responsive Images1.1.3
Rating Breakdown
WebP Express
4.4/5(160 reviews)
5
81%
4
4%
3
1%
2
4%
1
10%
Responsive Images
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
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.
Responsive Images Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WebP Express or Responsive Images more popular?
WebP Express has 300K+ active installations while Responsive Images has 10. WebP Express is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebP Express or Responsive Images?
WebP Express has a 4.4/5 rating from 160 reviews, while Responsive Images has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WebP Express and Responsive Images free?
WebP Express is free and Responsive Images is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebP Express or Responsive Images?
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 Responsive Images was last updated 6 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.