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Autoptimize vs Multifile Upload (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
Multifile Upload

Multifile Upload

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 18 years ago
View Multifile Upload

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 Multifile Upload has 3.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
◄
Multifile UploadN/A
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Multifile Upload0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
Multifile Upload10
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
Multifile Upload3.9K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
Multifile UploadN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
Multifile Upload18 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Multifile Upload2007
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Multifile Upload19 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Multifile Upload2.1+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Multifile Uploadfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Multifile UploadFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Multifile Upload1.0

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Multifile Upload

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

Multifile Upload Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Multifile Upload more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Multifile Upload has 10. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Multifile Upload?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Multifile Upload has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Multifile Upload free?
Autoptimize is free and Multifile Upload is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Multifile Upload?
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 Multifile Upload was last updated 18 years ago.

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