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Autoptimize vs FCP Lightest Lightbox (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 Today
View Autoptimize
VS
FCP Lightest Lightbox

FCP Lightest Lightbox

5(2)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View FCP Lightest Lightbox

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, FCP Lightest Lightbox has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Autoptimize leads in active installations (900K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while FCP Lightest Lightbox has 2.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
►
FCP Lightest Lightbox5/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
FCP Lightest Lightbox2
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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FCP Lightest Lightbox100
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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FCP Lightest Lightbox2.6K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
FCP Lightest LightboxN/A
Last Updated
TodayAutoptimize
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FCP Lightest Lightbox2 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
FCP Lightest Lightbox2022
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
FCP Lightest Lightbox4 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
FCP Lightest Lightbox5.7+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
FCP Lightest Lightbox7.0.0+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
FCP Lightest LightboxFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
FCP Lightest Lightbox1.4.2

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

FCP Lightest Lightbox

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

FCP Lightest Lightbox Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or FCP Lightest Lightbox more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while FCP Lightest Lightbox has 100. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or FCP Lightest Lightbox?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while FCP Lightest Lightbox has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and FCP Lightest Lightbox free?
Autoptimize is free and FCP Lightest Lightbox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or FCP Lightest Lightbox?
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 Today and FCP Lightest Lightbox was last updated 2 years ago.

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