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Autoptimize vs Responsive Lightbox & 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 3 weeks ago
View Autoptimize
VS
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery

Responsive Lightbox & Gallery

4.9(1,991)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View Responsive Lightbox & Gallery

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 1,991 reviews) while Autoptimize leads in active installations (900K+ vs 100K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has 6.5M+. Autoptimize has a higher support resolution rate (40% vs 27%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
►
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery4.9/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
►
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery1,991
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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Responsive Lightbox & Gallery100K+
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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Responsive Lightbox & Gallery6.5M+
Support Resolution
40%Autoptimize
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Responsive Lightbox & Gallery27%
Last Updated
3 weeks agoAutoptimize
◄
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery3 weeks ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery2013
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery13 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery6.0+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery7.0+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Responsive Lightbox & GalleryFree
Latest Version
3.1.15Autoptimize
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery2.7.6

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Responsive Lightbox & Gallery

4.9/5(1,991 reviews)
5
94%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%

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

Responsive Lightbox & Gallery Reviews

by dossi2dbr

Wieder hier gelandet

Vor 8 Jahren habe ich dieses Plugin erstmals genutzt, um Fotos als Lightbox anzuzeigen. Wie es immer so ist, hat irgendwann ein anderes Plugin den Platz eingenommen, funktionierte dann nicht mehr, als

Great Plugin!

we use it on a non-profit website with a limited budget and it works very well.

by deroderuiter

Great plugin!

This plugin really works great!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Responsive Lightbox & Gallery more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has 100K+. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Responsive Lightbox & Gallery?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,991 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Responsive Lightbox & Gallery free?
Autoptimize is free and Responsive Lightbox & Gallery is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Responsive Lightbox & Gallery?
As of April 2026, Autoptimize has a 40% support resolution rate while Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has a 27% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Autoptimize was last updated 3 weeks ago and Responsive Lightbox & Gallery was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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