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Autoptimize vs Image Headlines (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
Image Headlines

Image Headlines

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 18 years ago
View Image Headlines

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Image Headlines has 3.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
◄
Image HeadlinesN/A
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Image Headlines0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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Image Headlines10
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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Image Headlines3.8K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
Image HeadlinesN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
Image Headlines18 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Image Headlines2008
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Image Headlines18 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Image Headlinesfalse+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Image Headlinesfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Image HeadlinesFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Image Headlines2.7

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Image Headlines

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

Image Headlines Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Image Headlines more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Image Headlines has 10. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Image Headlines?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Image Headlines has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Image Headlines free?
Autoptimize is free and Image Headlines is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Image Headlines?
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 Image Headlines was last updated 18 years ago.

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