WebP Express vs Gallery2 Image Block (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, Gallery2 Image Block has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 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 Gallery2 Image Block has 7.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WebP Express | Gallery2 Image Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 160 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 4.1M+ | ◄ | 7.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2009 | |
| Age | 8 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.25.14 | 0.6.4 |
Rating
4.4/5WebP Express
►Gallery2 Image Block5/5
Total Reviews
160WebP Express
◄Gallery2 Image Block1
Active Installs
300K+WebP Express
◄Gallery2 Image Block10
Total Downloads
4.1M+WebP Express
◄Gallery2 Image Block7.1K+
Support Resolution
0%WebP Express
Gallery2 Image BlockN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebP Express
◄Gallery2 Image Block14 years ago
First Released
2018WebP Express
Gallery2 Image Block2009
Age
8 yearsWebP Express
Gallery2 Image Block17 years
WP Requires
4.0+WebP Express
Gallery2 Image Block2.8+
PHP Requires
5.6+WebP Express
Gallery2 Image Blockfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebP Express
Gallery2 Image BlockFree
Latest Version
0.25.14WebP Express
Gallery2 Image Block0.6.4
Rating Breakdown
WebP Express
4.4/5(160 reviews)
5
81%
4
4%
3
1%
2
4%
1
10%
Gallery2 Image Block
5/5(1 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.
Gallery2 Image Block Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WebP Express or Gallery2 Image Block more popular?
WebP Express has 300K+ active installations while Gallery2 Image Block has 10. WebP Express is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebP Express or Gallery2 Image Block?
WebP Express has a 4.4/5 rating from 160 reviews, while Gallery2 Image Block has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WebP Express and Gallery2 Image Block free?
WebP Express is free and Gallery2 Image Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebP Express or Gallery2 Image Block?
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 Gallery2 Image Block was last updated 14 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.