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Autoptimize vs Fast Gallery Lite (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
Fast Gallery Lite

Fast Gallery Lite

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Fast Gallery Lite

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Fast Gallery Lite has 1.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
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Fast Gallery LiteN/A
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
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Fast Gallery Lite0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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Fast Gallery Lite10
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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Fast Gallery Lite1.5K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
Fast Gallery LiteN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
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Fast Gallery Lite8 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Fast Gallery Lite2017
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Fast Gallery Lite9 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Fast Gallery Lite4.0+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Fast Gallery Litefalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Fast Gallery LiteFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Fast Gallery Lite1.0

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Fast Gallery Lite

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

Fast Gallery Lite Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Fast Gallery Lite more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Fast Gallery Lite has 10. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Fast Gallery Lite?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Fast Gallery Lite has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Fast Gallery Lite free?
Autoptimize is free and Fast Gallery Lite is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Fast Gallery Lite?
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 Fast Gallery Lite was last updated 8 years ago.

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