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Autoptimize vs WP-Sweep (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 3 weeks ago
View Autoptimize
VS
WP-Sweep

WP-Sweep

4.7(138)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View WP-Sweep

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 100K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while WP-Sweep has 1.8M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
WP-Sweep4.7/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
WP-Sweep138
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
WP-Sweep100K+
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
WP-Sweep1.8M+
Support Resolution
40%Autoptimize
WP-SweepN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoAutoptimize
◄
WP-Sweep11 months ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
WP-Sweep2015
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
WP-Sweep11 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
WP-Sweep4.6+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
WP-Sweepfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
WP-SweepFree
Latest Version
3.1.15Autoptimize
WP-Sweep1.1.8

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

WP-Sweep

4.7/5(138 reviews)
5
91%
4
1%
3
1%
2
1%
1
7%

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-Sweep Reviews

by oriander

removes error 500

great plugin. helped to remove error 500! thanks for making it.

by Amine

Thanks a lot

Thanks a lot for this useful plugin.

by Thierry Laval

Très bon travail

Merci beaucoup pour ce travail et le partage. Ce plugins fonctionne très bien.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or WP-Sweep more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while WP-Sweep has 100K+. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or WP-Sweep?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while WP-Sweep has a 4.7/5 rating from 138 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and WP-Sweep free?
Autoptimize is free and WP-Sweep is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or WP-Sweep?
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 3 weeks ago and WP-Sweep was last updated 11 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.