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FlyingPress vs WP-Optimize

Updated 5 Oct 2026. 25 features compared side by side.

Premium all-in-one WordPress speed plugin: page cache, used-CSS generation, delayed JS, image optimisation, Redis and an optional FlyingCDN add-on.

Est. installs~24K
From$59/yr
ModelPremium
Visit site Full profile
VS

WP-Optimize

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 (2,617)

Free all-in-one plugin from TeamUpdraft combining page caching, image compression with WebP, database cleanup and minification.

Free installs1M+
From$49/yr
UpdatedSep 2026
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Choose FlyingPress if…

  • You need object cache and critical CSS
  • You also want CDN integration and included CDN service
  • You want the more complete feature set (97/100 vs 80/100)

Choose WP-Optimize if…

  • You need combine files
  • You want to start with a free version
  • You want the lower entry price ($49/yr vs $59/yr)
  • You prefer the more widely used option

FlyingPress includes 5 features that WP-Optimize lacks, including Object cache, Critical CSS and CDN integration; WP-Optimize has 1 that FlyingPress lacks, including Combine files. Both include 19 of the 25 features we track.

At a glance

FlyingPress
WP-Optimize
97/100
Feature score
80/100
24 of 25
Features included
20 of 25
—
WordPress.org rating
4.8/5
n/a
Active installs
1M+
n/a
Support threads resolved
40%

Feature comparison

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Feature
FlyingPress
WP-Optimize
Caching8/87/8
Page caching KeyServes pre-built HTML pages.
FlyingPress Included

Generates static HTML pages served directly by the web server.

WP-Optimize Included

One-click page cache with URL, cookie and user-agent exclusions.

Browser caching rulesSets cache headers for static files.
FlyingPress Included

Sets long cache headers for static files on Apache/LiteSpeed; Nginx manual.

WP-Optimize Included

Browser static-file cache settings on Apache; Nginx needs server config.

Cache preloadingBuilds the cache before visitors arrive.
FlyingPress Included

Preloads pages automatically and re-preloads related URLs after edits.

WP-Optimize Included

Cache preloader emulates visits on a schedule.

Object cacheRedis or Memcached object caching.
FlyingPress Included

Built-in Redis object cache; needs a Redis server and phpredis extension.

WP-Optimize Not included

No Redis or Memcached object cache integration is offered.

Separate mobile cacheDifferent cache for mobile devices.
FlyingPress Included

Optional separate cache and optimisations for mobile visitors.

WP-Optimize Included

Option to generate separate cache files for mobile devices.

WooCommerce-aware cachingExcludes cart, checkout and account pages automatically.
FlyingPress Included

Cart, checkout and My Account are excluded from cache automatically.

WP-Optimize Included

Skips pages marked DONOTCACHEPAGE such as cart, checkout and account.

Page cache on any serverPage caching works on Apache, Nginx and LiteSpeed alike.
FlyingPress Included

Supports Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed and OpenLiteSpeed on shared, VPS or managed hosts.

WP-Optimize Included

Cache works on Apache, Nginx and IIS servers.

Multisite supportWorks on WordPress multisite networks.
FlyingPress Included

Multisite supported; activate per subsite, one licence covers all.

WP-Optimize Paid version Premium

Multisite support is a Premium feature.

CSS & JavaScript6/76/7
Minify CSS & JSStrips whitespace from CSS and JavaScript.
FlyingPress Included

Minifies CSS and JavaScript on the server or via FlyingCDN.

WP-Optimize Included

Free minification of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

Combine filesMerges CSS/JS files.
FlyingPress Not included

Does not combine CSS/JS files; only Google Fonts requests are combined.

WP-Optimize Included

Minify-and-merge mode combines CSS and JS files.

Defer / delay JavaScript KeyLoads scripts after the page renders or on interaction.
FlyingPress Included

Defers scripts and can delay all or selected JS until interaction.

WP-Optimize Included

Defers or asynchronously loads JS; Delay JS added in v4.0.

Remove unused CSS KeyGenerates only the CSS each page uses.
FlyingPress Included

Cloud optimiser extracts used CSS and loads the rest on idle.

WP-Optimize Paid version Premium

Premium removes unused CSS rules (added in v4.3).

Critical CSSInlines above-the-fold CSS.
FlyingPress Included

Inlines the generated used CSS in the page head for first render.

WP-Optimize Not included

No critical CSS generator in the free or Premium feature list.

Font optimisationSelf-hosts or preloads web fonts.
FlyingPress Included

Self-hosts Google Fonts, preloads fonts and can show system fonts first.

WP-Optimize Included

Optimises Google Fonts and Font Awesome with font-display swap.

Preload and prefetchPreload fonts, images or links and prefetch DNS.
FlyingPress Included

Preloads critical images/fonts with priority hints and prefetches links on hover.

WP-Optimize Paid version Premium

Preload key requests and assets, plus auto LCP preload, are Premium.

Media & delivery7/75/7
Lazy loadingDefers off-screen images and iframes.
FlyingPress Included

Lazy loads images, videos, iframes and HTML elements.

WP-Optimize Paid version Premium

Image lazy loading is Premium only.

Image compressionCompresses uploaded images.
FlyingPress Included

Built-in lossy or lossless image compression (added in v5.3).

WP-Optimize Included

Lossy/lossless compression with bulk and auto-compress.

WebP / AVIF deliveryServes next-gen image formats.
FlyingPress Included

Converts images to WebP or AVIF, or keeps the original format.

WP-Optimize Included

Free WebP conversion; AVIF is not mentioned.

CDN integrationRewrites asset URLs to a CDN.
FlyingPress Included

CDN URL field can point assets at third-party CDNs such as Bunny.

WP-Optimize Not included

No CDN URL rewriting; only Cloudflare is integrated natively.

Cloudflare integrationPurges or configures Cloudflare.
FlyingPress Included

Cloudflare full-page caching without APO; also purges APO when used.

WP-Optimize Paid version Premium

Premium purges Cloudflare cache when WP-Optimize clears its cache.

Lazy-load video embedsReplace YouTube and Vimeo embeds with a lightweight preview.
FlyingPress Included

Replaces YouTube embeds with lightweight preview images.

WP-Optimize Paid version Premium

Premium replaces YouTube iframes with preview images (v4.2).

Included CDN serviceA CDN is part of the product or plan, not just URL rewriting.
FlyingPress Via add-on

Paid FlyingCDN add-on: $10/domain/month incl. 100GB, Cloudflare Enterprise.

WP-Optimize Not included

No vendor-run CDN.

Housekeeping3/32/3
Database cleanupRemoves revisions, transients and spam.
FlyingPress Included

Cleans and optimises database tables, with scheduled automation.

WP-Optimize Included

Cleans revisions, drafts, spam and transients with scheduling.

Heartbeat controlLimits the WordPress Heartbeat API.
FlyingPress Included

Bloat setting throttles the Heartbeat API to once every 60 seconds.

WP-Optimize Not included

No Heartbeat API control for site owners.

WP-CLI commandsClear or warm the cache from the command line.
FlyingPress Included

WP-CLI commands to purge and preload the cache.

WP-Optimize Paid version Premium

Premium adds WP-CLI commands for running optimisations.

Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?

Pricing compared

FlyingPress Premium

Starter$59 per year, 1 site
Pro$109 per year, 3 sites
Business$229 per year, 25 sites
Unlimited$279 per year, Unlimited

WP-Optimize Freemium

Free$0
Starter$49 per year, 2 sites
Business$99 per year, 5 sites
Enterprise$194 per year, Unlimited

Downloads trend

FlyingPress

No WordPress.org download data (premium-only plugin).

WP-Optimize

50,425 downloads last week

Verdict

Based on our feature data Checked 5 Oct 2026

FlyingPress scores higher on our feature checklist (97/100 against 80/100) and includes object cache, critical CSS and CDN integration that WP-Optimize does not. WP-Optimize still has the edge on combine files. Only WP-Optimize has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Biggest differences

Object cache

FlyingPress: included. WP-Optimize: not included. Built-in Redis object cache; needs a Redis server and phpredis extension.

Critical CSS

FlyingPress: included. WP-Optimize: not included. Inlines the generated used CSS in the page head for first render.

CDN integration

FlyingPress: included. WP-Optimize: not included. CDN URL field can point assets at third-party CDNs such as Bunny.

Combine files

FlyingPress: not included. WP-Optimize: included. Minify-and-merge mode combines CSS and JS files.

Included CDN service

FlyingPress: via add-on. WP-Optimize: not included. Paid FlyingCDN add-on: $10/domain/month incl. 100GB, Cloudflare Enterprise.

Heartbeat control

FlyingPress: included. WP-Optimize: not included. Bloat setting throttles the Heartbeat API to once every 60 seconds.

Written from the feature, pricing and install data on this page, not from hands-on testing. How we compare.

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FAQ

Which is better, FlyingPress or WP-Optimize?

FlyingPress scores higher on our feature checklist (97/100 against 80/100) and includes object cache, critical CSS and CDN integration that WP-Optimize does not. WP-Optimize still has the edge on combine files. Only WP-Optimize has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Which has more features?

FlyingPress includes 24 of the 25 features we track, against 20 for WP-Optimize. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.

Is FlyingPress free?

FlyingPress is premium only. Paid plans start at $59/yr.

Is WP-Optimize free?

WP-Optimize has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $49/yr.

Feature data last changed 5 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to FlyingPress or WP-Optimize. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.