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Autoptimize vs Admin Expand Image Widgets (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Autoptimize

Autoptimize

4.7(1,424)

900K+ active installs

Free

Updated Yesterday
View Autoptimize
VS
Admin Expand Image Widgets

Admin Expand Image Widgets

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Autoptimize has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 1,424 reviews) and leads in active installations (900K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Admin Expand Image Widgets has 2.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
◄
Admin Expand Image WidgetsN/A
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
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Admin Expand Image Widgets0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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Admin Expand Image Widgets0
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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Admin Expand Image Widgets2.3K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
Admin Expand Image WidgetsN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
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Admin Expand Image Widgets10 months ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Admin Expand Image Widgets2020
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Admin Expand Image Widgets6 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Admin Expand Image Widgets4.9+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Admin Expand Image Widgetsfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Admin Expand Image WidgetsFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Admin Expand Image Widgets0.1.6

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

4.7/5(1,424 reviews)
5
90%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
5%

Admin Expand Image Widgets

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Autoptimize Reviews

by uniqf0x

avoid

causes critical error, also no way to deactivate or remove without it crippling my wp site. don’t use it.

by kkrajk

Injects Malware.

Not one but this happened twice in about 6 months across 2 sites. This topic was modified 1 week, 6 days ago by kkrajk.

by davo342

Mala idea adquirir la versión PRO

Pague la versión PRO, y realmente fue un desastre, mi web tuvo constantes caídas, excesiva cantidad de cache, problemas con el CSS, realmente fue una perdida de dinero en el Plugin

Admin Expand Image Widgets Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Admin Expand Image Widgets more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Admin Expand Image Widgets has 0. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Admin Expand Image Widgets?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Admin Expand Image Widgets has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Admin Expand Image Widgets free?
Autoptimize is free and Admin Expand Image Widgets is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Admin Expand Image Widgets?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Autoptimize was last updated Yesterday and Admin Expand Image Widgets was last updated 10 months ago.

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