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Autoptimize vs FancyBox for WordPress (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
FancyBox for WordPress

FancyBox for WordPress

4.6(92)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View FancyBox for WordPress

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 40K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while FancyBox for WordPress has 1.9M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
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FancyBox for WordPress4.6/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
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FancyBox for WordPress92
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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FancyBox for WordPress40K+
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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FancyBox for WordPress1.9M+
Support Resolution
40%Autoptimize
FancyBox for WordPressN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoAutoptimize
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FancyBox for WordPress11 months ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
FancyBox for WordPress2009
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
FancyBox for WordPress17 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
FancyBox for WordPress5.6+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
FancyBox for WordPress7.4+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
FancyBox for WordPressFree
Latest Version
3.1.15Autoptimize
FancyBox for WordPress3.3.7

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

FancyBox for WordPress

4.6/5(92 reviews)
5
83%
4
7%
3
2%
2
1%
1
8%

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

FancyBox for WordPress Reviews

by Vital_V_G

Идеальный плагин Fancybox

Замечательный плагин  Fancybox! Легкий, удобный, справляется со своими функциями! Функционал не нагружен всякими ползунками, пикселями, настройками. Установил и пользуешься! От читателей (под

by joseyaz

Perfect!

It’s lightweight, non-intrusive, and does its job perfectly. Thank you.

by stsalv

Very well

That’s what you need

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or FancyBox for WordPress more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while FancyBox for WordPress has 40K+. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or FancyBox for WordPress?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while FancyBox for WordPress has a 4.6/5 rating from 92 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and FancyBox for WordPress free?
Autoptimize is free and FancyBox for WordPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or FancyBox for WordPress?
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 FancyBox for WordPress was last updated 11 months ago.

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