WP HTTP Compression vs GZippy (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 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP HTTP Compression has accumulated 61K+ total downloads while GZippy has 55K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP HTTP Compression | GZippy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.3/5 | ◄ | 1/5 |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 61K+ | ◄ | 55K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 13 years ago | ◄ | 17 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2008 | |
| Age | 16 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4.1+ | 2.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 1.0.2.1 |
Rating
2.3/5WP HTTP Compression
◄GZippy1/5
Total Reviews
8WP HTTP Compression
◄GZippy1
Active Installs
500WP HTTP Compression
◄GZippy200
Total Downloads
61K+WP HTTP Compression
◄GZippy55K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP HTTP Compression
GZippyN/A
Last Updated
13 years agoWP HTTP Compression
◄GZippy17 years ago
First Released
2010WP HTTP Compression
GZippy2008
Age
16 yearsWP HTTP Compression
GZippy18 years
WP Requires
3.4.1+WP HTTP Compression
GZippy2.5+
PHP Requires
false+WP HTTP Compression
GZippyfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP HTTP Compression
GZippyFree
Latest Version
1.0WP HTTP Compression
GZippy1.0.2.1
Rating Breakdown
WP HTTP Compression
2.3/5(8 reviews)
5
25%
4
0%
3
0%
2
25%
1
50%
GZippy
1/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP HTTP Compression or GZippy more popular?
WP HTTP Compression has 500 active installations while GZippy has 200. WP HTTP Compression is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP HTTP Compression or GZippy?
WP HTTP Compression has a 2.3/5 rating from 8 reviews, while GZippy has a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP HTTP Compression and GZippy free?
WP HTTP Compression is free and GZippy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP HTTP Compression or GZippy?
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 GZippy was last updated 17 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.