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Autoptimize vs PhotoPress – Gallery (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
PhotoPress – Gallery

PhotoPress – Gallery

3.5(2)

50 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View PhotoPress – Gallery

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 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while PhotoPress – Gallery has 11K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
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PhotoPress – Gallery3.5/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
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PhotoPress – Gallery2
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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PhotoPress – Gallery50
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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PhotoPress – Gallery11K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
PhotoPress – GalleryN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
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PhotoPress – Gallery8 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
PhotoPress – Gallery2012
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
PhotoPress – Gallery14 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
PhotoPress – Gallery3.7+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
PhotoPress – Galleryfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
PhotoPress – GalleryFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
PhotoPress – Gallery1.8

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

PhotoPress – Gallery

3.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
50%
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

PhotoPress – Gallery Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or PhotoPress – Gallery more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while PhotoPress – Gallery has 50. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or PhotoPress – Gallery?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while PhotoPress – Gallery has a 3.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and PhotoPress – Gallery free?
Autoptimize is free and PhotoPress – Gallery is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or PhotoPress – Gallery?
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 PhotoPress – Gallery was last updated 8 years ago.

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