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Autoptimize vs Categories Multiple Images (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
Categories Multiple Images

Categories Multiple Images

3.8(4)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View Categories Multiple Images

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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Categories Multiple Images has 9.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
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Categories Multiple Images3.8/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Categories Multiple Images4
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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Categories Multiple Images100
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
Categories Multiple Images9.7K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
Categories Multiple ImagesN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
Categories Multiple Images7 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Categories Multiple Images2015
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Categories Multiple Images11 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Categories Multiple Images4.1+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Categories Multiple Imagesfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Categories Multiple ImagesFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Categories Multiple Images1.1

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Categories Multiple Images

3.8/5(4 reviews)
5
50%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%

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

Categories Multiple Images Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Categories Multiple Images more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Categories Multiple Images has 100. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Categories Multiple Images?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Categories Multiple Images has a 3.8/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Categories Multiple Images free?
Autoptimize is free and Categories Multiple Images is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Categories Multiple Images?
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 Categories Multiple Images was last updated 7 years ago.

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