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Autoptimize vs Disable Native Image Compression (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 Native Image Compression

Disable Native Image Compression

0(0)

40 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View Disable Native Image Compression

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 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Disable Native Image Compression has 1.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
◄
Disable Native Image CompressionN/A
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Disable Native Image Compression0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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Disable Native Image Compression40
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
Disable Native Image Compression1.3K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
Disable Native Image CompressionN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
Disable Native Image Compression6 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Disable Native Image Compression2020
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Disable Native Image Compression6 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Disable Native Image Compression5.2+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Disable Native Image Compression5.6+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Disable Native Image CompressionFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Disable Native Image Compression1.0

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Disable Native Image Compression

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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

Disable Native Image Compression Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Disable Native Image Compression more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Disable Native Image Compression has 40. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Disable Native Image Compression?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Disable Native Image Compression has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Disable Native Image Compression free?
Autoptimize is free and Disable Native Image Compression is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Disable Native Image Compression?
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 Native Image Compression was last updated 6 years ago.

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