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Autoptimize vs BJ Lazy Load (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
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BJ Lazy Load

BJ Lazy Load

4.2(90)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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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 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while BJ Lazy Load has 851K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
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BJ Lazy Load4.2/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
BJ Lazy Load90
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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BJ Lazy Load20K+
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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BJ Lazy Load851K+
Support Resolution
40%Autoptimize
BJ Lazy LoadN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoAutoptimize
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BJ Lazy Load8 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
BJ Lazy Load2011
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
BJ Lazy Load15 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
BJ Lazy Load3.5+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
BJ Lazy Loadfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
BJ Lazy LoadFree
Latest Version
3.1.15Autoptimize
BJ Lazy Load1.0.9

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

BJ Lazy Load

4.2/5(90 reviews)
5
73%
4
4%
3
3%
2
4%
1
14%

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

BJ Lazy Load Reviews

by Royo Machinery USA

Great Plugin

Doing exactly what I want.

by dvazquez260376

Still working

This plugins works great. For me is the best lazy load. Would be great to have a recent update.

by xeon84

Хороший, но старый

Часто использую на сайтах клиентов. Работает всё четко, но есть опасения, что присутствуют дыры. Вердикт: если WP старый и новый плагин не работает – использовать этот!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or BJ Lazy Load more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while BJ Lazy Load has 20K+. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or BJ Lazy Load?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while BJ Lazy Load has a 4.2/5 rating from 90 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and BJ Lazy Load free?
Autoptimize is free and BJ Lazy Load is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or BJ Lazy Load?
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 BJ Lazy Load was last updated 8 years ago.

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