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Autoptimize vs GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category… (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
GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category…

GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category…

4.4(14)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 months ago
View GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category…

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 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category… has 15K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
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GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category…4.4/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
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GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category…14
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category…2.0K+
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category…15K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category…N/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
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GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category…6 months ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category…2018
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category…8 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category…4.5.0+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category…5.6+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category…Free
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category…1.5

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category…

4.4/5(14 reviews)
5
79%
4
0%
3
14%
2
0%
1
7%

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

GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category… Reviews

by danielepais

It does exactly what it says in the tin

Exactly what I needed for a large woocommerce with hundreds of categories. This plugin just solved the problem instantly by assigning a random (related) image to the Category picking one from the prod

by Slim Karaaslan

Not working at all

Tested on two completely different wordpress stacks, and does not work.

by Mark Kendall

Nice and Helpful

Lots of categories, great to add image from products.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category… more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category… has 2.0K+. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category…?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category… has a 4.4/5 rating from 14 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category… free?
Autoptimize is free and GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category…?
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 GazChap's WooCommerce Auto Category… was last updated 6 months ago.

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