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Autoptimize vs WP images lazy loading (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 Today
View Autoptimize
VS
WP images lazy loading

WP images lazy loading

4(4)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View WP images lazy loading

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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while WP images lazy loading has 14K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
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WP images lazy loading4/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
WP images lazy loading4
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
WP images lazy loading100
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
WP images lazy loading14K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
WP images lazy loadingN/A
Last Updated
TodayAutoptimize
◄
WP images lazy loading9 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
WP images lazy loading2013
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
WP images lazy loading13 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
WP images lazy loading2.8+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
WP images lazy loadingfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
WP images lazy loadingFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
WP images lazy loading1.3.1

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

WP images lazy loading

4/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%

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

WP images lazy loading Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or WP images lazy loading more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while WP images lazy loading has 100. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or WP images lazy loading?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while WP images lazy loading has a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and WP images lazy loading free?
Autoptimize is free and WP images lazy loading is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or WP images lazy loading?
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 Today and WP images lazy loading was last updated 9 years ago.

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