WP GZip
The GZIP compression is one of the most important possibilities to optimize a website to get a better performance in loading pages. Consite send site codes in compressed format, so it takes up much less space and…
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WP GZip shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.4 (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 WP GZip stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cache | >100 |
| compressed | >100 |
| compression | >100 |
| gzip | >100 |
| speed | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP GZip
From the official readme · v1.0Description
The GZIP compression is one of the most important possibilities to optimize a website to get a better performance in loading pages. Consite send site codes in compressed format, so it takes up much less space and therefore it tranfiram the network faster.
Full post at:
https://www.oficinadanet.com.br/artigo/programacao/introducao_a_compressao_gzip_de_um_site
Installation
- You can either use the automatic plugin installer or your FTP program to upload it to your wp-content/plugins directory the top-level folder. Don’t just upload all the php files and put them in
/wp-content/plugins/. - Disable any other WordPress GZIP plugin you may have installed!
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Visit the WordPress GZip settings (Settings -> WordPress GZip)
- Configure the options.
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FAQ
WP GZip: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is WP GZip free?
Yes. WP GZip is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP GZip safe to use in 2026?
WP GZip shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP GZip?
WP GZip is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,086 times since it launched in March 2016. It was downloaded 121 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP GZip work with WordPress 7.1?
WP GZip is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP GZip last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 9, 2016 (11 years ago).
Who makes WP GZip?
WP GZip is developed and maintained by Lucas Milanez.
What are the best alternatives to WP GZip?
The most popular alternatives to WP GZip are WP Super Cache (1M+ installs), WP Fastest Cache (1M+ installs) and WP-Optimize (1M+ installs).
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