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Autoptimize vs GPhotos (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
GPhotos

GPhotos

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
View GPhotos

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, GPhotos has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Autoptimize leads in active installations (900K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while GPhotos has 3.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
►
GPhotos5/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
GPhotos1
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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GPhotos10
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
GPhotos3.5K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
GPhotosN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
GPhotos13 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
GPhotos2012
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
GPhotos14 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
GPhotos3.0+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
GPhotosfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
GPhotosFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
GPhotos1.7

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

GPhotos

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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

GPhotos Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or GPhotos more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while GPhotos has 10. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or GPhotos?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while GPhotos has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and GPhotos free?
Autoptimize is free and GPhotos is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or GPhotos?
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 GPhotos was last updated 13 years ago.

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