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Autoptimize vs Responsive 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
Responsive Images

Responsive Images

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View Responsive 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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Responsive Images has 1.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
◄
Responsive ImagesN/A
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Responsive Images0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
Responsive Images10
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
Responsive Images1.3K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
Responsive ImagesN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
Responsive Images6 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Responsive Images2019
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Responsive Images7 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Responsive Images5.2+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Responsive Imagesfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Responsive ImagesFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Responsive Images1.1.3

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Responsive Images

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

Responsive Images Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Responsive Images more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Responsive Images has 10. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Responsive Images?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Responsive Images has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Responsive Images free?
Autoptimize is free and Responsive Images is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Responsive 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 Responsive Images was last updated 6 years ago.

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