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Autoptimize vs GVSoft Photobox (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
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GVSoft Photobox

GVSoft Photobox

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
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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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while GVSoft Photobox has 1.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
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GVSoft PhotoboxN/A
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
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GVSoft Photobox0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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GVSoft Photobox0
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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GVSoft Photobox1.3K+
Support Resolution
40%Autoptimize
GVSoft PhotoboxN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoAutoptimize
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GVSoft Photobox7 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
GVSoft Photobox2018
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
GVSoft Photobox8 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
GVSoft Photobox3.8+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
GVSoft Photoboxfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
GVSoft PhotoboxFree
Latest Version
3.1.15Autoptimize
GVSoft Photobox1.2.1

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

GVSoft Photobox

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

GVSoft Photobox Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or GVSoft Photobox more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while GVSoft Photobox has 0. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or GVSoft Photobox?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while GVSoft Photobox has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and GVSoft Photobox free?
Autoptimize is free and GVSoft Photobox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or GVSoft Photobox?
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 GVSoft Photobox was last updated 7 years ago.

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