# Compress & Upload

> Compress & Upload has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 101 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Compress & Upload shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Compress & Upload lets you upload images to the WordPress media library but it first compresses and resizes them on your browser before uploading them.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,150
- **Downloads (30 days):** 101 (+159% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** Aug 15, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Eli Hanna (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/eliehanna/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/compress-then-upload/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [image compression](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-compression/) | #29 | 79 |
| [image optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-optimization/) | #77 | 227 |
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | >100 | 741 |
| [upload limits](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/upload-limits/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| image compression | >100 | 628 |
| image optimization | >100 | 3,004 |
| media | >100 | 10,000 |
| upload limits | >100 | 9,132 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Image Optimizer – Compress Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-optimization/) | 1M+ | 1.7/5 (77) | Sep 22, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [Squeeze – Browser-Based Image Compression & WebP Converter (No API, No Limits)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/squeeze/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (6) | Oct 8, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 3 | [Flying Images: Optimize and Lazy Load Images for Faster Page Speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nazy-load/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (26) | May 20, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 4 | [ImageRecycle pdf & image compression](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/imagerecycle-pdf-image-compression/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (26) | Sep 30, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 5 | [SMNTCS Deactivate Image Compression](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smntcs-deactivate-image-compression/) | 1K+ | — | Sep 27, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 6 | [Image Editor by Pixo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-editor-by-pixo/) | 700+ | 3.5/5 (10) | Jul 10, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 7 | [PixelCraft with WebP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pixelcraft-webp/) | 500+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 21, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 8 | [Gumlet – Image optimization with Resize, Compression, Lazy load, Caching & CDN delivery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gumlet/) | 500+ | 4.4/5 (10) | Oct 5, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 9 | [SpeedSize Image & Video AI-Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speedsize-ai-image-optimizer/) | 400+ | — | Apr 28, 2026 | 48/100 |
| 10 | [Image to WebP Converter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-to-webp-converter/) | 300+ | — | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compress & Upload free?
Yes. Compress & Upload is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Compress & Upload safe to use in 2026?
Compress & Upload shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Compress & Upload?
Compress & Upload is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,150 times since it launched in July 2022. It was downloaded 101 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Compress & Upload work with WordPress 7.1?
Compress & Upload is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Compress & Upload need?
Compress & Upload requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Compress & Upload last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.5, was released on August 15, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Compress & Upload?
Compress & Upload is developed and maintained by Eli Hanna.

### What are the best alternatives to Compress & Upload?
The most popular alternatives to Compress & Upload are Image Optimizer (1M+ installs), Squeeze (3K+ installs) and Flying Images: Optimize and… (2K+ installs).


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