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Autoptimize vs Parallelize Downloads (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
Parallelize Downloads

Parallelize Downloads

5(2)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View Parallelize Downloads

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Parallelize Downloads has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Autoptimize leads in active installations (900K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Parallelize Downloads has 4.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
►
Parallelize Downloads5/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Parallelize Downloads2
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
Parallelize Downloads20
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
Parallelize Downloads4.2K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
Parallelize DownloadsN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
Parallelize Downloads9 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Parallelize Downloads2017
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Parallelize Downloads9 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Parallelize Downloads3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Parallelize Downloadsfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Parallelize DownloadsFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Parallelize Downloads1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Parallelize Downloads

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

Parallelize Downloads Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Parallelize Downloads more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Parallelize Downloads has 20. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Parallelize Downloads?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Parallelize Downloads has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Parallelize Downloads free?
Autoptimize is free and Parallelize Downloads is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Parallelize Downloads?
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 Parallelize Downloads was last updated 9 years ago.

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