EWWW Image Optimizer vs ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

EWWW Image Optimizer vs ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF - MakeWPFast
EWWW Image Optimizer
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1M+ installs · 4.8/5 rating
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ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF
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300K+ installs · 4.5/5 rating
Overall Winner

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureEWWW Image OptimizerShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF
Active Installs1.0M+300K+
User Rating4.8/54.5/5
TTFB Impact-2ms-3ms
Memory Impact+2048KB+0KB
Extra DB Queries+16+2
Speed ScoreA-A
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP7.47.4
Last Updated2026-02-112026-01-29
Total Downloads44.6M+18.5M+
Verdict
FasterShortpixel-image-optimiser
More FeaturesEwww-image-optimizer
Overall WinnerShortpixel-image-optimiser
Full Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, EWWW Image Optimizer or ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF?
In our benchmark tests, ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF adds only +-3ms to TTFB, while EWWW Image Optimizer adds +-2ms. ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF is the faster choice.
Which uses less memory, EWWW Image Optimizer or ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF?
EWWW Image Optimizer adds +2048KB to peak memory usage, while ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF adds +0KB.
How many extra database queries does each plugin add?
EWWW Image Optimizer adds +16 queries per page load, while ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF adds +2 queries.
Which should I use, EWWW Image Optimizer or ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF?
Based on our performance benchmarks and user ratings, ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF is our overall recommendation. However, both are solid choices u2014 pick based on your specific needs.
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