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Autoptimize vs ImgShow (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
ImgShow

ImgShow

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
View ImgShow

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 ImgShow has 5.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
◄
ImgShowN/A
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
ImgShow0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
ImgShow10
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
ImgShow5.2K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
ImgShowN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
ImgShow13 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
ImgShow2010
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
ImgShow16 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
ImgShow2.1+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
ImgShowfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
ImgShowFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
ImgShow2.1

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

ImgShow

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

ImgShow Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or ImgShow more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while ImgShow has 10. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or ImgShow?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while ImgShow has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and ImgShow free?
Autoptimize is free and ImgShow is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or ImgShow?
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 ImgShow was last updated 13 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.