# Best Gzip Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 10 gzip plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Cache Enabler, WP HTTP Compression, Cache Using Gzip.

| # | 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 |
| 8 | [GZippy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gzippy/) | 200+ | 1/5 (1) | Dec 26, 2008 | 21/100 |
| 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

### What is the most popular gzip plugin for WordPress?
Cache Enabler is the most popular gzip plugin with 100K+ active installs and a 4.3/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many gzip plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 10 plugins tagged “gzip” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which gzip plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Cache Enabler has the highest rating at 4.3/5 from 139 reviews.

### Are these gzip plugins actively maintained?
2 of the top 10 gzip plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gzip/ · Generated 2026-09-30 16:14 UTC by PageForge