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Autoptimize vs Latest Box (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
Latest Box

Latest Box

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
View Latest Box

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 Latest Box has 2.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
◄
Latest BoxN/A
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Latest Box0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
Latest Box10
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
Latest Box2.1K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
Latest BoxN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
Latest Box13 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Latest Box2012
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Latest Box14 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Latest Box3.0+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Latest Boxfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Latest BoxFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Latest Box1.0

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Latest Box

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

Latest Box Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Latest Box more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Latest Box has 10. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Latest Box?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Latest Box has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Latest Box free?
Autoptimize is free and Latest Box is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Latest Box?
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 Latest Box was last updated 13 years ago.

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