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Autoptimize vs Upscale (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Autoptimize

Autoptimize

4.7(1,425)

900K+ active installs

Free

Updated Yesterday
View Autoptimize
VS
Upscale

Upscale

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
View Upscale

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Autoptimize has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 1,425 reviews) and leads in active installations (900K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Upscale has 1.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
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UpscaleN/A
Total Reviews
1,425Autoptimize
◄
Upscale0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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Upscale10
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
Upscale1.6K+
Support Resolution
82%Autoptimize
UpscaleN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
Upscale11 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Upscale2014
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Upscale12 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Upscale3.8.2+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Upscalefalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
UpscaleFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Upscale1.0

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

4.7/5(1,425 reviews)
5
90%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
5%

Upscale

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

Upscale Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Upscale more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Upscale has 10. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Upscale?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,425 reviews, while Upscale has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Upscale free?
Autoptimize is free and Upscale is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Upscale?
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 Upscale was last updated 11 years ago.

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