WP HTTP Compression vs WP GZip (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, WP HTTP Compression has a higher user rating (2.3/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (500 vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP HTTP Compression has accumulated 61K+ total downloads while WP GZip has 6.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP HTTP Compression | WP GZip | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.3/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 61K+ | ◄ | 6.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 13 years ago | ► | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2016 | |
| Age | 16 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4.1+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Rating
2.3/5WP HTTP Compression
◄WP GZipN/A
Total Reviews
8WP HTTP Compression
◄WP GZip0
Active Installs
500WP HTTP Compression
◄WP GZip300
Total Downloads
61K+WP HTTP Compression
◄WP GZip6.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP HTTP Compression
WP GZipN/A
Last Updated
13 years agoWP HTTP Compression
►WP GZip10 years ago
First Released
2010WP HTTP Compression
WP GZip2016
Age
16 yearsWP HTTP Compression
WP GZip10 years
WP Requires
3.4.1+WP HTTP Compression
WP GZip3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+WP HTTP Compression
WP GZipfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP HTTP Compression
WP GZipFree
Latest Version
1.0WP HTTP Compression
WP GZip1.0
Rating Breakdown
WP HTTP Compression
2.3/5(8 reviews)
5
25%
4
0%
3
0%
2
25%
1
50%
WP GZip
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP HTTP Compression or WP GZip more popular?
WP HTTP Compression has 500 active installations while WP GZip has 300. WP HTTP Compression is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP HTTP Compression or WP GZip?
WP HTTP Compression has a 2.3/5 rating from 8 reviews, while WP GZip has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP HTTP Compression and WP GZip free?
WP HTTP Compression is free and WP GZip is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP HTTP Compression or WP GZip?
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?
WP HTTP Compression was last updated 13 years ago and WP GZip was last updated 10 years ago.
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