Autoptimize vs jQuery Image Lazy Load WP (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
View Autoptimize
VS
jQuery Image Lazy Load WP

jQuery Image Lazy Load WP

3.1(14)

800 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View jQuery Image Lazy Load WP

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 800). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while jQuery Image Lazy Load WP has 145K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
jQuery Image Lazy Load WP3.1/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
jQuery Image Lazy Load WP14
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
jQuery Image Lazy Load WP800
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
jQuery Image Lazy Load WP145K+
Support Resolution
40%Autoptimize
jQuery Image Lazy Load WPN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoAutoptimize
jQuery Image Lazy Load WP8 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
jQuery Image Lazy Load WP2009
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
jQuery Image Lazy Load WP17 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
jQuery Image Lazy Load WP2.8+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
jQuery Image Lazy Load WPfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
jQuery Image Lazy Load WPFree
Latest Version
3.1.15Autoptimize
jQuery Image Lazy Load WPv0.21

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

jQuery Image Lazy Load WP

3.1/5(14 reviews)
5
43%
4
7%
3
7%
2
7%
1
36%

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

jQuery Image Lazy Load WP Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or jQuery Image Lazy Load WP more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while jQuery Image Lazy Load WP has 800. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or jQuery Image Lazy Load WP?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while jQuery Image Lazy Load WP has a 3.1/5 rating from 14 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and jQuery Image Lazy Load WP free?
Autoptimize is free and jQuery Image Lazy Load WP is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or jQuery Image Lazy Load WP?
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 jQuery Image Lazy Load WP was last updated 8 years ago.

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