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Autoptimize vs AutoThumb (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
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VS
AutoThumb

AutoThumb

5(1)

80 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
View AutoThumb

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, AutoThumb has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Autoptimize leads in active installations (900K+ vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while AutoThumb has 14K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
►
AutoThumb5/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
AutoThumb1
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
AutoThumb80
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
AutoThumb14K+
Support Resolution
40%Autoptimize
AutoThumbN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoAutoptimize
◄
AutoThumb14 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
AutoThumb2009
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
AutoThumb17 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
AutoThumb2.7+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
AutoThumbfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
AutoThumbFree
Latest Version
3.1.15Autoptimize
AutoThumb0.6.1

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

AutoThumb

5/5(1 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

AutoThumb Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or AutoThumb more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while AutoThumb has 80. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or AutoThumb?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while AutoThumb has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and AutoThumb free?
Autoptimize is free and AutoThumb is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or AutoThumb?
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 3 weeks ago and AutoThumb was last updated 14 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.