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Autoptimize vs FX random image (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
FX random image

FX random image

3.7(3)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
View FX random image

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 FX random image has 3.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
◄
FX random image3.7/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
FX random image3
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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FX random image10
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
FX random image3.9K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
FX random imageN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
FX random image14 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
FX random image2011
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
FX random image15 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
FX random image2.8+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
FX random imagefalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
FX random imageFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
FX random image1.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

FX random image

3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%

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 random image Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or FX random image more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while FX random image has 10. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or FX random image?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while FX random image has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and FX random image free?
Autoptimize is free and FX random image is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or FX random image?
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 random image was last updated 14 years ago.

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