Instant Gzip Compression is the #105 ranked cache app on WordPress, with a 2.3 average rating from 3 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Instant Gzip Compression is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by riotweb. With a rating of 2.3★ from 3 reviews, it currently ranks #105 in the Cache category.
AppRanks data: Instant Gzip Compression ranks #105 in Cache on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 29% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Instant Gzip Compression is a mixed-rating WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Cache category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 3 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by riotweb — established developer track record
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (2.3★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
- −Limited review base (3) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Instant Gzip Compression works
About
This plugin will instantly speed up your WordPress website when the plugin is activated.
Gzip is the most popular and effective compression method currently available and generally reduces the response size by about 70%!
Important
This function changes your .htaccess file. In some cases this might result in a 500 error. If you’re not sure whether you can run Gzip ask your hosting company.
The only way to fix this is to be able to edit the .htaccess file from outside WordPress (via FTP).
Gzip Checker
NEW – You can now check if Gzip is enabled for your website. Go to “settings” and select the “Instant Gzip Compression” tab.
Category rankings
As of Sep 5, 2026- Cache#105of 369Top 29%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Instant Gzip Compression stands in the Cache category
Instant Gzip Compression ranks #105 of 369 apps in the Cache category, placing it in the top 29% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Instant Gzip Compression?
Instant Gzip Compression is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 2.3-star rating from 3 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Cache category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by riotweb.
Who uses Instant Gzip Compression?
Currently around 300 active stores have installed Instant Gzip Compression. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Cache category on WordPress.
Where does Instant Gzip Compression rank on WordPress?
Instant Gzip Compression currently sits at position #105 in the Cache category on WordPress. That places it in the top 28% of 369 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.