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Autoptimize vs FileRenameReplace (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
FileRenameReplace

FileRenameReplace

1(1)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View FileRenameReplace

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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while FileRenameReplace has 1.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
◄
FileRenameReplace1/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
FileRenameReplace1
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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FileRenameReplace20
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
FileRenameReplace1.3K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
FileRenameReplaceN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
FileRenameReplace7 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
FileRenameReplace2018
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
FileRenameReplace8 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
FileRenameReplace4.0+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
FileRenameReplace5.6.0+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
FileRenameReplaceFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
FileRenameReplace1.0

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

FileRenameReplace

1/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
100%

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

FileRenameReplace Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or FileRenameReplace more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while FileRenameReplace has 20. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or FileRenameReplace?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while FileRenameReplace has a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and FileRenameReplace free?
Autoptimize is free and FileRenameReplace is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or FileRenameReplace?
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 FileRenameReplace was last updated 7 years ago.

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