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Autoptimize vs Breeze 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 Today
View Autoptimize
VS
Breeze Cache

Breeze Cache

3.5(124)

400K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View Breeze 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 400K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Breeze Cache has 13M+. Autoptimize has a higher support resolution rate (36% vs 29%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
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Breeze Cache3.5/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Breeze Cache124
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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Breeze Cache400K+
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
Breeze Cache13M+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
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Breeze Cache29%
Last Updated
TodayAutoptimize
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Breeze Cache2 weeks ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Breeze Cache2017
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Breeze Cache9 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Breeze Cache6.0+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Breeze Cache7.4+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Breeze CacheFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Breeze Cache2.4.2

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Breeze Cache

3.5/5(124 reviews)
5
57%
4
1%
3
6%
2
12%
1
24%

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

Breeze Cache Reviews

by backo

2.4.2 Version issue with login

Hello, I have a website that uses TutorLMS for providing college courses and have had issues with Breeze plugin a few times already. There is a new issue now. After updating Breeze from version 2.4.0.

by wuxuec

Cancerous plugin！

I always thought that after installing and uninstalling a plugin, all the leftovers would disappear, but this one doesn’t.

by baraklevy

A must-have plugin for every website!

Plug is simple, works, does the job!Plug support is awesome – Muhammad from support helped me and didn’t give up until I was satisfied. Well done.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Breeze Cache more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Breeze Cache has 400K+. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Breeze Cache?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Breeze Cache has a 3.5/5 rating from 124 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Breeze Cache free?
Autoptimize is free and Breeze Cache is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Breeze Cache?
As of April 2026, Autoptimize has a 36% support resolution rate while Breeze Cache has a 29% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Autoptimize was last updated Today and Breeze Cache was last updated 2 weeks ago.

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