# Remove Extra Media vs Safe SVG

> Remove Extra Media vs Safe SVG compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Safe SVG comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Remove Extra Media.

**Safe SVG comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Remove Extra Media.** Choose Remove Extra Media if you care most about download trend. Choose Safe SVG if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | Remove Extra Media | Safe SVG |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 1M+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 48 | 645.2K ✅ |
| Download trend | +77.8% ✅ | +73.7% |
| Rating | — | 4.9/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 79 ✅ |
| Health score | 23/100 | 94/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 11 years ago | 3 weeks ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.3.0 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Sep 2013 | Jul 2015 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Remove Extra Media or Safe SVG?
Safe SVG comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Remove Extra Media. Choose Remove Extra Media if you care most about download trend. Choose Safe SVG if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is Remove Extra Media more popular than Safe SVG?
Safe SVG is the more popular of the two with 1M+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Remove Extra Media.

### Can I use Remove Extra Media and Safe SVG together?
Both plugins cover media, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Remove Extra Media and Safe SVG free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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