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Autoptimize vs Dynamic Links (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
Dynamic Links

Dynamic Links

5(2)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
View Dynamic Links

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Dynamic Links has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Autoptimize leads in active installations (900K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Dynamic Links has 4.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
►
Dynamic Links5/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Dynamic Links2
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
Dynamic Links20
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
Dynamic Links4.0K+
Support Resolution
40%Autoptimize
Dynamic LinksN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoAutoptimize
◄
Dynamic Links12 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Dynamic Links2011
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Dynamic Links15 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Dynamic Links3.2+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Dynamic Linksfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Dynamic LinksFree
Latest Version
3.1.15Autoptimize
Dynamic Links0.2

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Dynamic Links

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
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

Dynamic Links Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Dynamic Links more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Dynamic Links has 20. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Dynamic Links?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Dynamic Links has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Dynamic Links free?
Autoptimize is free and Dynamic Links is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Dynamic Links?
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 Dynamic Links was last updated 12 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.