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Autoptimize vs Associate Attachment (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
Associate Attachment

Associate Attachment

5(2)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View Associate Attachment

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Associate Attachment has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Autoptimize leads in active installations (900K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Associate Attachment has 4.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
►
Associate Attachment5/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Associate Attachment2
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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Associate Attachment200
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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Associate Attachment4.6K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
Associate AttachmentN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
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Associate Attachment2 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Associate Attachment2021
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Associate Attachment5 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Associate Attachment4.9+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Associate Attachment5.6+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Associate AttachmentFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Associate Attachment1.7.1

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Associate Attachment

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
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

Associate Attachment Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Associate Attachment more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Associate Attachment has 200. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Associate Attachment?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Associate Attachment has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Associate Attachment free?
Autoptimize is free and Associate Attachment is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Associate Attachment?
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 Associate Attachment was last updated 2 years ago.

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