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Autoptimize vs Shutter Reloaded (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
Shutter Reloaded

Shutter Reloaded

4.3(6)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Shutter Reloaded

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 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Shutter Reloaded has 143K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
◄
Shutter Reloaded4.3/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Shutter Reloaded6
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
Shutter Reloaded1.0K+
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
Shutter Reloaded143K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
Shutter ReloadedN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
Shutter Reloaded8 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Shutter Reloaded2007
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Shutter Reloaded19 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Shutter Reloaded3.0+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Shutter Reloadedfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Shutter ReloadedFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Shutter Reloaded2.5

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Shutter Reloaded

4.3/5(6 reviews)
5
83%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
17%

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

Shutter Reloaded Reviews

by Prixer

5 YEARS NOT UPDATED AND WORKING FINE

🙂

by RosalinaxGirl

Broken since 4.4.2

Don’t work since 4.4.2 but ok with earlier versions. Also no support on the forum for this pluggin

by Greg Ross

Great plugin and easy to use!

What more could you want?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Shutter Reloaded more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Shutter Reloaded has 1.0K+. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Shutter Reloaded?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Shutter Reloaded has a 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Shutter Reloaded free?
Autoptimize is free and Shutter Reloaded is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Shutter Reloaded?
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 Shutter Reloaded was last updated 8 years ago.

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