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

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

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIFEWWW Image Optimizer
Active Installs300K+1.0M+
User Rating4.5/54.8/5
TTFB Impact-3ms-2ms
Memory Impact+0KB+2048KB
Extra DB Queries+2+16
Speed ScoreAA-
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP7.47.4
Last Updated2026-01-292026-02-11
Total Downloads18.5M+44.6M+
Verdict
FasterShortpixel-image-optimiser
More FeaturesEwww-image-optimizer
Overall WinnerShortpixel-image-optimiser
Full Reviews
ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF Performance ReviewEWWW Image Optimizer Performance Review
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF or EWWW Image Optimizer?
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, ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF or EWWW Image Optimizer?
ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF adds +0KB to peak memory usage, while EWWW Image Optimizer adds +2048KB.
How many extra database queries does each plugin add?
ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF adds +2 queries per page load, while EWWW Image Optimizer adds +16 queries.
Which should I use, ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF or EWWW Image Optimizer?
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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