GZippy
GZippy re-enables gzip compression under WordPress.
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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.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 17 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where GZippy stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| gzip | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 1 from 1 reviews
About GZippy
From the official readme · v1.0.2.1Description
GZippy re-enables gzip compression under WordPress.
Installation
- Upload the directory
gzippyto/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin under the Plugins menu in WordPress.
For developers
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FAQ
GZippy: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
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 55,530 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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