WP HTTP Compression
This plugin allows your WordPress blog to output pages compressed in gzip format if a browser supports compression. HTTP compression generally means …
2.3(8 reviews)
·500 active installs·Updated 13 years agoAs of April 2026, WP HTTP Compression is a WordPress gzip plugin with 500 active installations and a 2.3/5 rating from 8 reviews. It has been downloaded 61K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.4.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2010. Last updated 13 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Cache Enabler.
2.3/58 reviews
500active installs
61K+total downloads
16 yearssince 2010
Overview
This plugin allows your WordPress blog to output pages compressed in gzip
format if a browser supports compression.
HTTP compression generally means a 60-80% REDUCTION in the size of your pages
(broadband usage) as well as an INCREASE in download speeds of 3x to 4x.
To test if your blog is using compression use the following link:
http://ismyblogworking.com/
Check “Page GZip” on the right hand size.
Check “Bandwidth saved by compression” on the left hand side.
NOTE: This plugin should not be used alongside WP Super Cache or WP Cache
since those plugins are already implementing compression. Your blog
will keep working but those plugins will stop caching new pages.
RECENT NEWS – 20 March 2010:
Its been reported by a user that there is a conflict
using WP HTTP C…
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Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 3.4.1+ requiredTested up to 2.9.2 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.0
- New wp-http-compression plugin released.
Contributors
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