Autoptimize vs ImageKit – URL based image manipulation… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
ImageKit – URL based image manipulation…
1.0K+ active installs
Free
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 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while ImageKit – URL based image manipulation… has 31K+. ImageKit – URL based image manipulation… has a higher support resolution rate (50% vs 36%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Autoptimize | ImageKit – URL based image manipulation… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 1,424 | ◄ | 13 |
| Active Installs | 900K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 43M+ | ◄ | 31K+ |
| Support Resolution | 36% | ► | 50% |
| Last Updated | Today | ◄ | 2 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2016 | |
| Age | 17 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.1+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.15.1 | 5.0.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Autoptimize
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Autoptimize averaged approximately 25,828 daily downloads while ImageKit – URL based image manipulation… averaged 53.
Recent Reviews
Autoptimize Reviews
avoid
causes critical error, also no way to deactivate or remove without it crippling my wp site. don’t use it.
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.
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
ImageKit – URL based image manipulation… Reviews
Best free cdn images for wordpress etc.
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Amazing Plugin But with a Small Shortcoming
To be very honest I have used ImageKit before but this is the first time using it with WordPress and I must say the plugin works flawlessly. The only shortcoming of the plugin is that it doesn’t repla
Far better then other plugins
Honestly this is far far better then other over rated plugins , we have used some other plugins in past & most of these will trick you to buy premium packages but thats not the case with Imagekit thes
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