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Autoptimize vs Disable "BIG Image" Threshold (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
Disable "BIG Image" Threshold

Disable "BIG Image" Threshold

4.2(35)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View Disable "BIG Image" Threshold

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 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Disable "BIG Image" Threshold has 75K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
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Disable "BIG Image" Threshold4.2/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Disable "BIG Image" Threshold35
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
Disable "BIG Image" Threshold10K+
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
Disable "BIG Image" Threshold75K+
Support Resolution
40%Autoptimize
Disable "BIG Image" ThresholdN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoAutoptimize
◄
Disable "BIG Image" Threshold3 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Disable "BIG Image" Threshold2019
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Disable "BIG Image" Threshold7 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Disable "BIG Image" Threshold5.2+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Disable "BIG Image" Threshold5.6+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Disable "BIG Image" ThresholdFree
Latest Version
3.1.15Autoptimize
Disable "BIG Image" Threshold1.0

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Disable "BIG Image" Threshold

4.2/5(35 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%

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

Disable "BIG Image" Threshold Reviews

by Emielb

Works great on new uploads

This plugin simply disables the new WordPress 5.3 big image threshold function, so it’s super lightweight. It works great on new uploads, allowing to use image wider than 2560px. Thanks!

by pointlineplane

Just what I needed! Works great!

Thank you for making this plugin! It is just what I needed for my WordPress photo galleries.

by carter39

My thanks

Thank you for developing the Disable “BIG Image” Threshold plugin. For those wishing to display photographs in their original form, the recent WordPress scaling “enhancement” was very troubling. Cart

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Disable "BIG Image" Threshold more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Disable "BIG Image" Threshold has 10K+. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Disable "BIG Image" Threshold?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Disable "BIG Image" Threshold has a 4.2/5 rating from 35 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Disable "BIG Image" Threshold free?
Autoptimize is free and Disable "BIG Image" Threshold is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Disable "BIG Image" Threshold?
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 Disable "BIG Image" Threshold was last updated 3 years ago.

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