You can try this first:
Log into your site, then visit yoursite.com/wp-admin/options.php and scroll down the page until you find the “gzipcompression” entry.
gzipcompression
WordPress should compress articles (with gzip) if browsers ask for them.
1 : Yes
0 : No (default)
Data type: Integer
Don’t forget to scroll to the bottom and save your changes.
Options Reference
If that doesn’t work, this is your best bet for a diverse and detailed assortment of ideas on WordPress and gzip.
gzip compression wordpress “how to”
You may notice that some of those links will be from topics here in the forums. You can also easily limit your search to those discussions if you like.
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