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Autoptimize vs Slider (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
Slider

Slider

5(1)

40 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Slider

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Slider has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Autoptimize leads in active installations (900K+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Slider has 7.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
►
Slider5/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Slider1
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
Slider40
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
Slider7.7K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
SliderN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
Slider8 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Slider2015
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Slider11 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Slider4.2.3+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Sliderfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
SliderFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Slider1.3.10

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Slider

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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

Slider Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Slider more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Slider has 40. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Slider?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Slider has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Slider free?
Autoptimize is free and Slider is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Slider?
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 Slider was last updated 8 years ago.

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