WP Compress — WordPress Image Optimization Plugin
WP Compress – Instant Performance & Speed Optimization
by AresIT · WordPress.org page · Website
WP Compress has 10,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,208,266 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on September 3, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
WP Compress at a glance
Is WP Compress well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Advanced Caching: Unlock lightning-fast server responses, slash resource consumption, and avoid unnecessary hosting upgrades
- CSS & JavaScript Optimization: Reduce page bloat and minimize code to load only the critical content, with no coding required
- Perfect Image Technology: Slash file sizes and generate WebP images that intelligently adapt to look good and load fast on any device
- Global CDN Delivery (Optional): Replicate your website’s content across the globe, for ultra-fast delivery to viewers anywhere, anytime
- Smart Optimization + 24/7 Performance Monitoring: We’ll automatically keep your site optimized around the clock, ensuring peak performance for each and every…
WP Compress reviews and ratings
155 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Incredible support: fast, personalized, and theme-compatible!
I am thoroughly impressed with the support team! Not only was the response time incredibly fast, but they went above and beyond by customizing the WP Compress service to work perfectly with my Sonaar theme. It’s rare to find such proactive and dedicated support. Highly recommended!
limakpb -
AVIF IMAGES ARE AWESOME!
Thank you for finally adding AVIF support, I've been waiting and saw the update announced and rushed to try. IT'S AWESOME! Even mobile is great, I saved 87.6% first image, cannot thank you enough. THANK YOU!!!
digv75 -
Cannot serve correct image
I am sorry to say that WP Compress has been a disappointment. I invested a lot of time (and money) in the plugin and am reluctant to post this, but I really don't see any improvement. It fails on the most basic task - to serve a compatible image to the browser. As a work around I use WebP Express to correctly serve images and disable the image optimisations in WP Compress.I now am at the point of questioning the point of the plugin.
George M -
Great cache/speed, but....
Its GREAT at the beginning, great support, and after a few months they just downgrade you till you quit using it. They earned their money and you lost yours.. Do not buy or pay for this!! Oh, don't forget the constant updates that WILL break your site, and you wont be getting any help for a few months.* note, ive been using this for over 6 months,until now. I cant deal with this anymore.
kenny -
Does Not serve modern image formats for all
Does not convert .jpg to modern image formats like .webp in all environments
jtohme -
A NIGHTMARE, especially with Divi
With every update of the plugin, the fear begins of what will go wrong this time. I definitely no longer recommend it. The plugin is not properly tested for new features; instead, new features are introduced hastily, prematurely, and completely buggy.
jensknolle
Where WP Compress ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that WP Compress appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Image Optimization Plugins | #23 by tag, #23 in search | #15 | – |
| Best Caching Plugins | #39 by tag, not in search | #66 | – |
| Best CDN Plugins | #47 in search, not tagged | #85 | – |
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Details
Everything you need for a faster website – smart optimization, advanced caching, adaptive images, WebP creation, script improvements, optional CDN del …
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings WP Compress competes in
Tags
- cache
- image optimization
- performance
- speed
- wpcompress
- Version
- 7.22.38
- Last updated
- Sep 3, 2026
- First published
- Jan 16, 2018
- Requires WordPress
- 6.5
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
WP Compress FAQ
What does WP Compress do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, WP Compress offers Advanced Caching: Unlock lightning-fast server responses, slash resource consumption, and avoid unnecessary hosting upgrades, CSS & JavaScript Optimization: Reduce page bloat and minimize code to load only the critical content, with no coding required, Perfect Image Technology: Slash file sizes and generate WebP images that intelligently adapt to look good and load fast on any device, Global CDN Delivery (Optional): Replicate your website’s content across the globe, for ultra-fast delivery to viewers anywhere, anytime and Smart Optimization + 24/7 Performance Monitoring: We’ll automatically keep your site optimized around the clock, ensuring peak performance for each and every.
How many active installs does WP Compress have?
WordPress.org reports 10,000+ active installs for WP Compress as of September 7, 2026.
Is WP Compress still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on September 3, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Does WP Compress have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 1 of 1 recent support threads for WP Compress are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is WP Compress free?
WP Compress is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does WP Compress rank among Image Optimization Plugins?
WP Compress is #15 in the WordPress.org Image Optimization Plugins ranking.