# GZippy

> GZippy has 200+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 70 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** GZippy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**GZippy re-enables gzip compression under WordPress.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 55,541
- **Downloads (30 days):** 70 (+16.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 26, 2008
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shamalt/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/gzippy/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [gzip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gzip/) | #8 | 10 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| gzip | >100 | 250 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Cache Enabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cache-enabler/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (139) | Sep 27, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 2 | [WP HTTP Compression](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-http-compression/) | 400+ | 2.3/5 (8) | Jul 11, 2012 | 28/100 |
| 3 | [Cache Using Gzip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cache-using-gzip/) | 400+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 15, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [Instant Gzip Compression](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/instant-gzip-compression/) | 300+ | 2.3/5 (3) | Oct 14, 2016 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Speed Increaser](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-speed-increaser/) | 300+ | 3.8/5 (10) | Apr 3, 2020 | 33/100 |
| 6 | [WP GZip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-gzip/) | 300+ | — | Mar 9, 2016 | 26/100 |
| 7 | [Force gzip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/force-gzip/) | 200+ | 4/5 (1) | Jul 20, 2010 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [Optimizer For Faster Websites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/optimizer-for-faster-websites/) | 40+ | — | Nov 19, 2015 | 24/100 |
| 10 | [Tweak Hidden Options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tweak-hidden-options/) | 10+ | — | Dec 12, 2015 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is GZippy safe to use in 2026?
GZippy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use GZippy?
GZippy is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 55,541 times since it launched in April 2008. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.

### Does GZippy work with WordPress 7.1?
GZippy is officially tested up to WordPress 2.7, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was GZippy last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2.1, was released on December 26, 2008 (18 years ago).

### What are the best alternatives to GZippy?
The most popular alternatives to GZippy are Cache Enabler (100K+ installs), WP HTTP Compression (400+ installs) and Cache Using Gzip (400+ installs).


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