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Autoptimize vs Aruba HiSpeed Cache (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 3 weeks ago
View Autoptimize
VS
Aruba HiSpeed Cache

Aruba HiSpeed Cache

3(10)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 days ago
View Aruba HiSpeed Cache

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 100K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Aruba HiSpeed Cache has 1.0M+. Aruba HiSpeed Cache has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 40%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
◄
Aruba HiSpeed Cache3/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Aruba HiSpeed Cache10
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
Aruba HiSpeed Cache100K+
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
Aruba HiSpeed Cache1.0M+
Support Resolution
40%Autoptimize
►
Aruba HiSpeed Cache100%
Last Updated
3 weeks agoAutoptimize
►
Aruba HiSpeed Cache3 days ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Aruba HiSpeed Cache2022
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Aruba HiSpeed Cache4 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Aruba HiSpeed Cache5.4+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Aruba HiSpeed Cache5.6+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Aruba HiSpeed CacheFree
Latest Version
3.1.15Autoptimize
Aruba HiSpeed Cache3.0.11

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Aruba HiSpeed Cache

3/5(10 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%

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

Aruba HiSpeed Cache Reviews

by matteoprogettosrl

Compromette funzioni di wordpress

Con l’update 3.0.0 e l’update 3.0.6 ci sono stati dei problemi che hanno compromesso le funzioni di WordPress rendendolo inutilizzabile in certi casi.

by teamdaccordi

Robe da pazzi

Dopo settimane di sito lentissimo ho capito che questa “Hispeed chache” mi blocca tutto il pannello di controllo. Ore perse ad aspettare che il sito caricasse gli articoli, e ore perse a capire che il

by crossi72

instabile

The plugin is unstable: I tested it on several sites (all with the same theme and plugins) and it works only on some of them, crashing the others. The support team doesn’t respond on the forum, but

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Aruba HiSpeed Cache more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Aruba HiSpeed Cache has 100K+. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Aruba HiSpeed Cache?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Aruba HiSpeed Cache has a 3/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Aruba HiSpeed Cache free?
Autoptimize is free and Aruba HiSpeed Cache is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Aruba HiSpeed Cache?
As of April 2026, Autoptimize has a 40% support resolution rate while Aruba HiSpeed Cache has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Autoptimize was last updated 3 weeks ago and Aruba HiSpeed Cache was last updated 3 days ago.

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