PluginSift

Autoptimize vs FX Gallery Widget (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Autoptimize

Autoptimize

4.7(1,425)

900K+ active installs

Free

Updated Yesterday
View Autoptimize
VS
FX Gallery Widget

FX Gallery Widget

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
View FX Gallery Widget

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Autoptimize has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 1,425 reviews) and leads in active installations (900K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while FX Gallery Widget has 4.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
◄
FX Gallery WidgetN/A
Total Reviews
1,425Autoptimize
◄
FX Gallery Widget0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
FX Gallery Widget10
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
FX Gallery Widget4.3K+
Support Resolution
82%Autoptimize
FX Gallery WidgetN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
FX Gallery Widget14 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
FX Gallery Widget2011
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
FX Gallery Widget15 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
FX Gallery Widget2.8+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
FX Gallery Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
FX Gallery WidgetFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
FX Gallery Widget1.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

4.7/5(1,425 reviews)
5
90%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
5%

FX Gallery Widget

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

FX Gallery Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or FX Gallery Widget more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while FX Gallery Widget has 10. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or FX Gallery Widget?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,425 reviews, while FX Gallery Widget has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and FX Gallery Widget free?
Autoptimize is free and FX Gallery Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or FX Gallery 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 FX Gallery Widget was last updated 14 years ago.

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