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Autoptimize vs HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin (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
HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin

HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin

4(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin

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 HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin has 1.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
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HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin4/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin1
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin10
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin1.4K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
HiiWaterwheel WordPress PluginN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
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HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin7 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin2018
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin8 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin4.0+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin7.0+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
HiiWaterwheel WordPress PluginFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin0.0.5

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin

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

HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin has 10. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin free?
Autoptimize is free and HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin?
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 HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin was last updated 7 years ago.

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