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Autoptimize vs Better Image 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 3 weeks ago
View Autoptimize
VS
Better Image Loading

Better Image Loading

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View Better Image 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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Better Image Loading has 2.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
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Better Image LoadingN/A
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
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Better Image Loading0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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Better Image Loading10
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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Better Image Loading2.8K+
Support Resolution
40%Autoptimize
Better Image LoadingN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoAutoptimize
◄
Better Image Loading7 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Better Image Loading2016
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Better Image Loading10 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Better Image Loading4.4.0+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Better Image Loadingfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Better Image LoadingFree
Latest Version
3.1.15Autoptimize
Better Image Loading0.3.7

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Better Image Loading

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

Better Image Loading Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Better Image Loading more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Better Image Loading has 10. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Better Image Loading?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Better Image Loading has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Better Image Loading free?
Autoptimize is free and Better Image Loading is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Better Image 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 3 weeks ago and Better Image Loading was last updated 7 years ago.

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