AMP vs WP Optimize It (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Optimize It has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while AMP leads in active installations (400K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. AMP has accumulated 16M+ total downloads while WP Optimize It has 2.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | AMP | WP Optimize It | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 367 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 400K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 16M+ | ◄ | 2.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | 33% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Age | 11 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.5+ | 3.9.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.5.5 | 1.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
AMP
WP Optimize It
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
AMP Reviews
Bad Experience
Caused Critical Errors, when removed the plugin set itself to troubleshoot mode, and then deleted, now leaving all my plugins in troubleshooting mode
Bad Experience
I tried it when AMP was a “must have” but it’s just adding problems to your site. All the work you make on your site to give a good experience for your users is broken by AMP rendering. SEO is worst a
Very good plugin
And good support also
WP Optimize It Reviews
No reviews yet
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