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Autoptimize vs Translate (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
Translate

Translate

0(0)

70 active installs

Free

Updated 16 years ago
View Translate

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 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Translate has 38K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
◄
TranslateN/A
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Translate0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
Translate70
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
Translate38K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
TranslateN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
Translate16 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Translate2009
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Translate17 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Translate2.7+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Translatefalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
TranslateFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Translate1.2

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Translate

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

Translate Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Translate more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Translate has 70. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Translate?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Translate has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Translate free?
Autoptimize is free and Translate is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Translate?
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 Translate was last updated 16 years ago.

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