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Autoptimize vs Multi Image Metabox (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
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Multi Image Metabox

Multi Image Metabox

4.9(11)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Multi Image Metabox has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 11 reviews) while Autoptimize leads in active installations (900K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Multi Image Metabox has 20K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
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Multi Image Metabox4.9/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Multi Image Metabox11
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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Multi Image Metabox7.0K+
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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Multi Image Metabox20K+
Support Resolution
40%Autoptimize
Multi Image MetaboxN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoAutoptimize
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Multi Image Metabox8 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Multi Image Metabox2012
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Multi Image Metabox14 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Multi Image Metabox3.0+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Multi Image Metaboxfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Multi Image MetaboxFree
Latest Version
3.1.15Autoptimize
Multi Image Metabox1.3.5

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Multi Image Metabox

4.9/5(11 reviews)
5
91%
4
9%
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

Multi Image Metabox Reviews

by ellice909

Pretty Good Plug-in

I am a graphic designer and I use this on my own site. I use it on some client sites. It really helps me get the job done. I wish the documentation was a bit clearer. I remember not getting a critic

by kaushik_plugindev

I was using It for a long time. Very Good . A rectification I have written below

In the plugin folder > see this file “get-images.js” In the code=> You have written ===> /*$(‘.upload_pdf_button’).live(‘click’,function() { // .live function become deprecated in modern jQuery librar

by klemonnier

Good Plugin

It’s really a good plugin. After install this one you can easily install an image gallery. To improve for me: Possibility to add link to images. Automatically add the Alt and Title to images. I trie

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Multi Image Metabox more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Multi Image Metabox has 7.0K+. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Multi Image Metabox?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Multi Image Metabox has a 4.9/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Multi Image Metabox free?
Autoptimize is free and Multi Image Metabox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Multi Image Metabox?
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 Multi Image Metabox was last updated 8 years ago.

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