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Autoptimize vs WP Pic Tagger (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
WP Pic Tagger

WP Pic Tagger

0(0)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 15 years ago
View WP Pic Tagger

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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while WP Pic Tagger has 3.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
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WP Pic TaggerN/A
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
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WP Pic Tagger0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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WP Pic Tagger20
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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WP Pic Tagger3.7K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
WP Pic TaggerN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
WP Pic Tagger15 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
WP Pic Tagger2010
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
WP Pic Tagger16 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
WP Pic Tagger3.0+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
WP Pic Taggerfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
WP Pic TaggerFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
WP Pic Tagger0.1

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

WP Pic Tagger

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

WP Pic Tagger Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or WP Pic Tagger more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while WP Pic Tagger has 20. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or WP Pic Tagger?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while WP Pic Tagger has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and WP Pic Tagger free?
Autoptimize is free and WP Pic Tagger is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or WP Pic Tagger?
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 WP Pic Tagger was last updated 15 years ago.

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