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Autoptimize vs Disable Lazy Load (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
Disable Lazy Load

Disable Lazy Load

4.3(6)

400 active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View Disable Lazy Load

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 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Disable Lazy Load has 7.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
◄
Disable Lazy Load4.3/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Disable Lazy Load6
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
Disable Lazy Load400
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
Disable Lazy Load7.5K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
Disable Lazy LoadN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
Disable Lazy Load3 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Disable Lazy Load2020
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Disable Lazy Load6 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Disable Lazy Load6.1+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Disable Lazy Load7.2+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Disable Lazy LoadFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Disable Lazy Load1.0.4

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Disable Lazy Load

4.3/5(6 reviews)
5
83%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
17%

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

Disable Lazy Load Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Disable Lazy Load more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Disable Lazy Load has 400. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Disable Lazy Load?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Disable Lazy Load has a 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Disable Lazy Load free?
Autoptimize is free and Disable Lazy Load is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Disable Lazy Load?
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 Disable Lazy Load was last updated 3 years ago.

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