Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &… vs Basic Optimization (2026)

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

Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &…

Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &…

4.1(45)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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Basic Optimization

Basic Optimization

5(1)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Basic Optimization has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &… leads in active installations (10K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &… has accumulated 310K+ total downloads while Basic Optimization has 1.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &…
Basic Optimization5/5
Total Reviews
45Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &…
Basic Optimization1
Active Installs
10K+Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &…
Basic Optimization20
Total Downloads
310K+Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &…
Basic Optimization1.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AReduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &…
Basic OptimizationN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoReduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &…
Basic Optimization5 years ago
First Released
2017Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &…
Basic Optimization2020
Age
9 yearsReduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &…
Basic Optimization6 years
WP Requires
4.5+Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &…
Basic Optimization5.1+
PHP Requires
false+Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &…
Basic Optimization7.0+
Business Model
FreeReduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &…
Basic OptimizationFree
Latest Version
1.6.1Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &…
Basic Optimization1.0

Rating Breakdown

Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &…

4.1/5(45 reviews)
5
76%
4
0%
3
4%
2
0%
1
20%

Basic Optimization

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

Recent Reviews

Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &… Reviews

by anze

Simple and does a great job!

I use this plugin on all the sites I work on and it reduces speeds. I only wish author would update it more, because it would be a shame that such a great plugin would go to waste.

by Tom

Does the job

This did a great job reducing useless requests and code for emojis, loading dashicons for non-admin users and things like that. It’s a simple install and, as mentioned, it is a free and open source pl

by eraumavez78

Great keep the good working

Hello, This is my first review, and i am doing it, because the atual ranking is unfair. The plugin should have more positive reviews and more downloads. It’s a free plugin, with no adverstising. But h

Basic Optimization Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &… or Basic Optimization more popular?
Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &… has 10K+ active installations while Basic Optimization has 20. Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &… or Basic Optimization?
Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &… has a 4.1/5 rating from 45 reviews, while Basic Optimization has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &… and Basic Optimization free?
Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &… is free and Basic Optimization is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &… or Basic Optimization?
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?
Reduce HTTP Requests, Disable Emojis &… was last updated 5 years ago and Basic Optimization was last updated 5 years ago.

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