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Autoptimize vs Only Media Uploads (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
Only Media Uploads

Only Media Uploads

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View Only Media Uploads

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Only Media Uploads has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Autoptimize leads in active installations (900K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Only Media Uploads has 2.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
►
Only Media Uploads5/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Only Media Uploads1
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
Only Media Uploads10
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
Only Media Uploads2.2K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
Only Media UploadsN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
Only Media Uploads9 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Only Media Uploads2015
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Only Media Uploads11 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Only Media Uploads3.2+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Only Media Uploadsfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Only Media UploadsFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Only Media Uploads0.1.1

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Only Media Uploads

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

Only Media Uploads Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Only Media Uploads more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Only Media Uploads has 10. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Only Media Uploads?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Only Media Uploads has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Only Media Uploads free?
Autoptimize is free and Only Media Uploads is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Only Media Uploads?
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 Only Media Uploads was last updated 9 years ago.

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