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Autoptimize vs Sitewide Recent Images (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
Sitewide Recent Images

Sitewide Recent Images

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
View Sitewide Recent Images

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Sitewide Recent Images has 3.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
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Sitewide Recent ImagesN/A
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
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Sitewide Recent Images0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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Sitewide Recent Images10
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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Sitewide Recent Images3.2K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
Sitewide Recent ImagesN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
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Sitewide Recent Images14 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Sitewide Recent Images2011
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Sitewide Recent Images15 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Sitewide Recent Images3.0+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Sitewide Recent Imagesfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Sitewide Recent ImagesFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Sitewide Recent Images1.0

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Sitewide Recent Images

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

Sitewide Recent Images Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Sitewide Recent Images more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Sitewide Recent Images has 10. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Sitewide Recent Images?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Sitewide Recent Images has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Sitewide Recent Images free?
Autoptimize is free and Sitewide Recent Images is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Sitewide Recent Images?
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 Sitewide Recent Images was last updated 14 years ago.

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