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Autoptimize vs NG-Lazyload (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
NG-Lazyload

NG-Lazyload

5(2)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View NG-Lazyload

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, NG-Lazyload has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Autoptimize leads in active installations (900K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while NG-Lazyload has 1.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
►
NG-Lazyload5/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
NG-Lazyload2
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
NG-Lazyload10
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
NG-Lazyload1.3K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
NG-LazyloadN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
NG-Lazyload3 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
NG-Lazyload2019
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
NG-Lazyload7 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
NG-Lazyload3.6+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
NG-Lazyload5.6+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
NG-LazyloadFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
NG-Lazyload1.8

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

NG-Lazyload

5/5(2 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

NG-Lazyload Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or NG-Lazyload more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while NG-Lazyload has 10. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or NG-Lazyload?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while NG-Lazyload has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and NG-Lazyload free?
Autoptimize is free and NG-Lazyload is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or NG-Lazyload?
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 NG-Lazyload was last updated 3 years ago.

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