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Autoptimize vs gaplugin-lightbox (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 Today
View Autoptimize
VS
gaplugin-lightbox

gaplugin-lightbox

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View gaplugin-lightbox

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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while gaplugin-lightbox has 4.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
◄
gaplugin-lightboxN/A
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
gaplugin-lightbox0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
gaplugin-lightbox0
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
gaplugin-lightbox4.2K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
gaplugin-lightboxN/A
Last Updated
TodayAutoptimize
◄
gaplugin-lightbox5 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
gaplugin-lightbox2020
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
gaplugin-lightbox6 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
gaplugin-lightbox5.2+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
gaplugin-lightbox7.2+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
gaplugin-lightboxFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
gaplugin-lightbox0.01.00.00

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

gaplugin-lightbox

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

gaplugin-lightbox Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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