Smush Image Optimization – Optimize Images | Compress & Lazy Load Images | Convert WebP & AVIF | Image CDN vs ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF: Which Is Faster for WordPress?
Smush Image Optimization – Optimize Images | Compress & Lazy Load Images | Convert WebP & AVIF | Image CDN
A-1M+ installs · 4.8/5 rating
View full benchmark →Overall Winner
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ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF
A-300K+ installs · 4.5/5 rating
View full benchmark →Head-to-Head Benchmark
| Metric | Smush Image Optimization | ShortPixel Image Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Activation TTFB | +14 ms | +-2 ms |
| ⚡ Activation Memory | +2 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚡ Activation Queries | +3 | +3 |
| 🏠 Homepage TTFB | +14 ms | +3 ms |
| 🏠 Homepage Memory | +2 MB | +0 MB |
| 🏠 Homepage Queries | +3 | +1 |
| ⚙️ WP Admin TTFB | +0 ms | +2 ms |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Queries | +1 | +3 |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Smush Image Optimization – Optimize Images | Compress & Lazy Load Images | Convert WebP & AVIF | Image CDN | ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | 300K+ |
| User Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.5/5 |
| TTFB Impact | -10ms | -3ms |
| Memory Impact | +0KB | +0KB |
| Extra DB Queries | +0 | +2 |
| Speed Score | A | A |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Last Updated | 2026-02-04 | 2026-01-29 |
| Total Downloads | 64.2M+ | 18.5M+ |
Verdict
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