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Autoptimize vs Random 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
Random Gallery

Random Gallery

4.5(11)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View Random 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 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Random Gallery has 6.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
◄
Random Gallery4.5/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Random Gallery11
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
Random Gallery200
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
Random Gallery6.6K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
Random GalleryN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
Random Gallery3 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Random Gallery2015
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Random Gallery11 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Random Gallery3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Random Galleryfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Random GalleryFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Random Gallery00.08

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Random Gallery

4.5/5(11 reviews)
5
73%
4
18%
3
0%
2
0%
1
9%

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

Random Gallery Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Random Gallery more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Random Gallery has 200. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Random Gallery?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Random Gallery has a 4.5/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Random Gallery free?
Autoptimize is free and Random Gallery is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Random 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 Random Gallery was last updated 3 years ago.

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