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Autoptimize vs The Image Widget (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
The Image Widget

The Image Widget

5(1)

80 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View The Image Widget

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, The Image Widget 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 The Image Widget has 4.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
►
The Image Widget5/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
The Image Widget1
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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The Image Widget80
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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The Image Widget4.5K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
The Image WidgetN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
The Image Widget2 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
The Image Widget2016
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
The Image Widget10 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
The Image Widget4.4+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
The Image Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
The Image WidgetFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
The Image Widget1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

The Image Widget

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

The Image Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or The Image Widget more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while The Image Widget has 80. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or The Image Widget?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while The Image Widget has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and The Image Widget free?
Autoptimize is free and The Image Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or The Image Widget?
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 The Image Widget was last updated 2 years ago.

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