WP Compress for MainWP
Install, activate and connect WP Compress across all of your MainWP Child Sites.
Solid choice
WP Compress for MainWP is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 4 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Momentum — downloads up 358.3% vs the previous 30 days
- Small user base (500+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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 WP Compress for MainWP stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| extension | >100 |
| MainWP | #8 |
| optimise | #6 |
| optimizer | #93 |
| wpcompress | #2 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 3 reviews
About WP Compress for MainWP
From the official readme · v7.22.00Description
Bulk install, activate and connect all of your MainWP Child sites to the WP Compress portal in just a few clicks.
Now you can easily:
- Install & Activate WP Compress on all Child Sites
- One-Click Connect to the WP Compress Cloud & Portal
- Assign Monthly Quotas
- Add Starter Credits
Coming Soon:
- Integrations with MainWP Reporting
- Bulk Settings Configuration Support
- Bulk Compression Support
- Autopilot Activation
WP Compress includes:
- Autopilot Image Optimization
- Thumbnails Optimized For Free
- Monthly Quotas for Clients
- Detailed Compression Reports
- Centralized Management Portal
- Unlimited Cloud Backups
Additional Features:
- Lossless, Intelligent & Ultra Compression Modes
- Over-Compression Prevention Engine
- Single Image Compression
- Single Image Restore from Cloud
- One-Click Bulk Optimization
- One-Click Bulk Restore
- Agency Image Optimization
- Automated Image Resize
- Preserve EXIF Data
- Frequent Updates
- Live Chat Support
How much does it cost?
You’ll receive 100 images for free just for creating an account and memberships start at just $5 per 1,000 images optimized.
Keep in mind this is full sized images and all thumbnails which can cost on average 11.8 credits from other providers.
View our prices and plans.
Installation
How to use the WP Compress for MainWP extension:
- Download the Zip from WordPress.org
- Upload & Activate the Extension as a Plugin on your website with the MainWP Dashboard
- Login to the Extension with your WP Compress Portal username and password.
- Set the desired monthly quota and optionally add one time credits
- Select the websites you’d like to link to the Portal and WP Compress Cloud.
- Click “Install & Connect” and you’re done!
You can then bulk optimize, configure settings and more from within the WP Compress portal or individual website’s dashboard. MainWP Bulk Settings and compression options are coming soon!
If at anytime you have questions, you can contact WP Compress chat support at https://wpcompress.com/support
Changelog
7.22.00
- Version 7 Releast to Catch Up wtih New API and New Plugin
6.10.07
- Version 6 Release to Catch Up with New API and New Plugin
4.0.0
- Patched to Work with Latest API and WordPress 6.0
3.0.0
- Patched to work with latest WP Compress API and WordPress
2.0.0
- Adapted to work with v5 of WP Image Compress Optimizer
1.1.0
- Live release
For developers
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FAQ
WP Compress for MainWP: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is WP Compress for MainWP free?
Yes. WP Compress for MainWP is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Compress for MainWP safe to use in 2026?
WP Compress for MainWP is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Compress for MainWP?
WP Compress for MainWP is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 17,119 times since it launched in March 2019. It was downloaded 770 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Compress for MainWP work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested WP Compress for MainWP up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.5 or newer.
What PHP version does WP Compress for MainWP need?
WP Compress for MainWP requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WP Compress for MainWP last updated?
The latest version, 7.22.00, was released on August 31, 2026 (4 weeks ago).
Who makes WP Compress for MainWP?
WP Compress for MainWP is developed and maintained by WP Compress.
What are the best alternatives to WP Compress for MainWP?
The most popular alternatives to WP Compress for MainWP are Polylang Theme Strings (5K+ installs), Elfsight Blocks for Element… (2K+ installs) and Add Any Extension to Pages (2K+ installs).
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