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Force gzip
Implements gzip output compression to speed up load times and does a check to see if browsers are incorrectly saying that they do not support GZIP whe …
The facts
- Rating
- 4★ from 1
- Active installs
- 200+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 20 Jul 2010
- Added
- Jul 2010
- Requires WP
- 2.0
- Tested up to
- WP 3.0.5
- Downloads
- 29,612
Our analysis
AI-assistedForce Gzip is a WordPress plugin designed to implement gzip output compression, which can enhance website load times. It checks for browsers that incorrectly report not supporting GZIP and attempts to serve gzipped content to those browsers if they can decompress it.
This plugin is suitable for website owners looking to improve performance and speed by reducing the size of the data sent to users' browsers. It may be particularly beneficial for sites with a significant number of users on older or less common browsers.
Best for: Website owners seeking to enhance performance through compression.
What it does well
- ✓Implements gzip output compression
- ✓Checks for browser compatibility with GZIP
- ✓Can improve load times for many users
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in July 2010
- •Tested only up to WordPress version 3.0.5
- •Limited user ratings and feedback
Verdict
Force Gzip offers a straightforward solution for improving load times, but its age and limited support may be a concern for some users.
From the developer
Em Shreve's own description of Force gzip, lightly tidied.
This plugin implements gzip output compression to speed up load times.
The plugin also does a check to see if browsers are incorrectly saying that they do not support GZIP when they actually do. This can speed up load times for a significant portion of users.
For requests with missing or mangled Accept-Encoding headers, inspect the User-Agent to identify browsers that should understand gzip.
* Test their ability to decompress gzip.
* If successful, send them gzipped content!
See:
- http://www.stevesouders.com/blog/2010/07/12/velocity-forcing-gzip-compression/
- http://en.oreilly.com/velocity2010/public/schedule/detail/14334
- http://wpdevel.wordpress.com/2010/07/13/forcing-gzip-httpwww-stevesouders-co/
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