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Autoptimize vs Gallery2 Importer (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
Gallery2 Importer

Gallery2 Importer

0(0)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
View Gallery2 Importer

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 Gallery2 Importer has 3.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
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Gallery2 ImporterN/A
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
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Gallery2 Importer0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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Gallery2 Importer20
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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Gallery2 Importer3.5K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
Gallery2 ImporterN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
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Gallery2 Importer14 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Gallery2 Importer2010
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Gallery2 Importer16 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Gallery2 Importer3.0+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Gallery2 Importerfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Gallery2 ImporterFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Gallery2 Importer0.3.1

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Gallery2 Importer

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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

Gallery2 Importer Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Gallery2 Importer more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Gallery2 Importer has 20. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Gallery2 Importer?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Gallery2 Importer has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Gallery2 Importer free?
Autoptimize is free and Gallery2 Importer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Gallery2 Importer?
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 Gallery2 Importer was last updated 14 years ago.

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