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
A-300K+ installs · 4.5/5 rating
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Head-to-Head Benchmark
| Metric | ShortPixel Image Optimizer | EWWW Image Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Activation TTFB | +-2 ms | +-1 ms |
| ⚡ Activation Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚡ Activation Queries | +3 | +21 |
| 🏠 Homepage TTFB | +3 ms | +13 ms |
| 🏠 Homepage Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| 🏠 Homepage Queries | +1 | +16 |
| ⚙️ WP Admin TTFB | +2 ms | +2 ms |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Memory | +0 MB | +2 MB |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Queries | +3 | +7 |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF | EWWW Image Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 300K+ | 1.0M+ |
| User Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.8/5 |
| TTFB Impact | -3ms | -2ms |
| Memory Impact | +0KB | +2048KB |
| Extra DB Queries | +2 | +16 |
| Speed Score | A | A- |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Last Updated | 2026-01-29 | 2026-02-11 |
| Total Downloads | 18.5M+ | 44.6M+ |
Verdict
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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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