How WebP Express Affects Your WordPress Speed

Performance Impact

WebP Express receives an estimated speed score of B- based on our heuristic analysis of plugin metrics including update frequency, PHP requirements, active installs, and feature scope.

This plugin has a moderate performance footprint. For most sites, it should not cause noticeable slowdown. Monitor your site’s performance after installation.

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2026-01-14. Requires PHP 5.6+. Trusted by 300K+ active installations.

Note: Speed scores are estimated from plugin metrics. Real-world performance varies depending on your server configuration, other active plugins, and how you use the plugin. We plan to add real benchmarks in a future update.