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Autoptimize vs Basic Protected Lightbox (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
Basic Protected Lightbox

Basic Protected Lightbox

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View Basic Protected Lightbox

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Basic Protected Lightbox has 1.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
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Basic Protected LightboxN/A
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Basic Protected Lightbox0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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Basic Protected Lightbox10
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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Basic Protected Lightbox1.2K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
Basic Protected LightboxN/A
Last Updated
TodayAutoptimize
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Basic Protected Lightbox5 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Basic Protected Lightbox2019
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Basic Protected Lightbox7 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Basic Protected Lightbox3.3+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Basic Protected Lightbox5.6+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Basic Protected LightboxFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Basic Protected Lightbox1.1

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Basic Protected Lightbox

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

Basic Protected Lightbox Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Basic Protected Lightbox more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Basic Protected Lightbox has 10. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Basic Protected Lightbox?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Basic Protected Lightbox has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Basic Protected Lightbox free?
Autoptimize is free and Basic Protected Lightbox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Basic Protected Lightbox?
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 Basic Protected Lightbox was last updated 5 years ago.

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