Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed vs Image Optimizer – Optimize Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF: Which Is Faster for WordPress?
Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed
B-5M+ installs · 4.2/5 rating
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Image Optimizer – Optimize Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF
A-1M+ installs · 1.6/5 rating
View full benchmark →Head-to-Head Benchmark
| Metric | Site Kit by Google | Image Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Activation TTFB | +1 ms | +-3 ms |
| ⚡ Activation Memory | +2 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚡ Activation Queries | +13 | +18 |
| 🏠 Homepage TTFB | +17 ms | +0 ms |
| 🏠 Homepage Memory | +2 MB | +0 MB |
| 🏠 Homepage Queries | +3 | +0 |
| ⚙️ WP Admin TTFB | +2 ms | +-10 ms |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Memory | +2 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Queries | +6 | +4 |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed | Image Optimizer – Optimize Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 5.0M+ | 1.0M+ |
| User Rating | 4.2/5 | 1.5/5 |
| Speed Score | B- | C+ |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Last Updated | 2026-02-09 | 2026-02-01 |
| Total Downloads | 238.1M+ | 12.3M+ |
Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed or Image Optimizer – Optimize Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF?
Based on our heuristic analysis, Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed or Image Optimizer – Optimize Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF?
Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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