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Autoptimize vs SimpleGal (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
SimpleGal

SimpleGal

0(0)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
View SimpleGal

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 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while SimpleGal has 6.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
◄
SimpleGalN/A
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
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SimpleGal0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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SimpleGal30
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
SimpleGal6.2K+
Support Resolution
40%Autoptimize
SimpleGalN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoAutoptimize
◄
SimpleGal14 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
SimpleGal2010
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
SimpleGal16 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
SimpleGal2.5+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
SimpleGalfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
SimpleGalFree
Latest Version
3.1.15Autoptimize
SimpleGal1.2

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

SimpleGal

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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

SimpleGal Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or SimpleGal more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while SimpleGal has 30. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or SimpleGal?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while SimpleGal has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and SimpleGal free?
Autoptimize is free and SimpleGal is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or SimpleGal?
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 3 weeks ago and SimpleGal was last updated 14 years ago.

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