WebP Express vs NG-Lazyload (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, NG-Lazyload has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while WebP Express leads in active installations (300K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebP Express has accumulated 4.1M+ total downloads while NG-Lazyload has 1.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WebP Express | NG-Lazyload | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 160 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 4.1M+ | ◄ | 1.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2019 | |
| Age | 8 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 3.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.25.14 | 1.8 |
Rating
4.4/5WebP Express
►NG-Lazyload5/5
Total Reviews
160WebP Express
◄NG-Lazyload2
Active Installs
300K+WebP Express
◄NG-Lazyload10
Total Downloads
4.1M+WebP Express
◄NG-Lazyload1.3K+
Support Resolution
0%WebP Express
NG-LazyloadN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebP Express
◄NG-Lazyload3 years ago
First Released
2018WebP Express
NG-Lazyload2019
Age
8 yearsWebP Express
NG-Lazyload7 years
WP Requires
4.0+WebP Express
NG-Lazyload3.6+
PHP Requires
5.6+WebP Express
NG-Lazyload5.6+
Business Model
FreeWebP Express
NG-LazyloadFree
Latest Version
0.25.14WebP Express
NG-Lazyload1.8
Rating Breakdown
WebP Express
4.4/5(160 reviews)
5
81%
4
4%
3
1%
2
4%
1
10%
NG-Lazyload
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
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.
NG-Lazyload Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WebP Express or NG-Lazyload more popular?
WebP Express has 300K+ active installations while NG-Lazyload has 10. WebP Express is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebP Express or NG-Lazyload?
WebP Express has a 4.4/5 rating from 160 reviews, while NG-Lazyload has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WebP Express and NG-Lazyload free?
WebP Express is free and NG-Lazyload is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebP Express or NG-Lazyload?
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 NG-Lazyload was last updated 3 years ago.
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