EWWW Image Optimizer vs Imagify Image Optimization
Side-by-side WordPress.org install buckets, ratings, and support signals. Neither side can pay for a win.
| Metric | EWWW Image Optimizer | Imagify Image Optimization |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 1M+ | 900K+ |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Number of ratings | 1,841 | 1,657 |
| Support resolved | 25% | 100% |
| Rank by installs | #41 | #68 |
| Tested up to | 7.1.3 | 7.1.3 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Methodology and snapshot notes
EWWW Image Optimizer vs Imagify Image Optimization is a data-led WordPress plugin comparison on HostList. Both sides use the same WordPress.org signals: active-install buckets, ratings, rating volume, and support resolution where available. Neither plugin vendor can pay for a win on this page. Use the numbers to shortlist a tool, then follow the hosting links for WordPress, WooCommerce, caching, or security fit. Active installs are ranges, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only (alphabetical tiebreak within a bucket).
As of the latest HostList snapshot, EWWW Image Optimizer sits at 1M+ active installs with a 4.8/5 rating from 1,841 reviews (rank #41 by installs). Imagify Image Optimization is at 900K+, 4.3/5 from 1,657 reviews (rank #68). Support resolution is 25% for EWWW Image Optimizer and 100% for Imagify Image Optimization. Prefer the side whose install bucket, rating volume, and support load match your risk tolerance, then pick hosting that fits that stack.
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Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts. Category: caching.