Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time vs Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time

Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time

4.7(630)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated Yesterday
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Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer

Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer

4.2(68)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 630 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time has accumulated 7.9M+ total downloads while Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer has 694K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer4.2/5
Total Reviews
630Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer68
Active Installs
200K+Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer30K+
Total Downloads
7.9M+Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer694K+
Support Resolution
100%Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
Optimus – WordPress Image OptimizerN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayOptimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer1 month ago
First Released
2018Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer2012
Age
8 yearsOptimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer14 years
WP Requires
5.5+Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer4.6+
PHP Requires
7.4+Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer5.6+
Business Model
FreeOptimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
Optimus – WordPress Image OptimizerFree
Latest Version
4.2.4Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer1.6.3

Rating Breakdown

Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time

4.7/5(630 reviews)
5
90%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
6%

Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer

4.2/5(68 reviews)
5
75%
4
4%
3
1%
2
4%
1
15%

Recent Reviews

Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time Reviews

by aks83z

Der Turbo für jede Page

Wenn man viele Skripte auf seiner Seite eingebunden haben muss, holt der Bilder Turbo die nötigen Punkte beim Page peed Ranking raus. Auch in der Basis Konfig

by Anlami

Optimole optimiert meine Seite Perfekt

einfaches gut zu verstehendes Plugin in Verbindung mit ChatGPT wurde meine Seite optimal optimiert!

by enejawp01

great

i really like this plugin, it allows you to post pictures without affecting quality or page speed

Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer Reviews

by alexio

Not very effective

The 100kb limit of the free version is very limiting and mostly serves like a demo. My disappointment was that even though i had the premium version and i optimized the images, google pagespeed still

by Coworking à Vannes

Fait le job

Pourquoi perdre du temps quand un outil peut vous en faire gagner… Si vous avez des images trop lourdes qui peuvent ralentir votre site, c’est l’outil idéal. This topic was modified 7 years, 2

by Panos Sakalakis

You should purchase this plugin!

A simple, fast and easy to use plugin that has great features to offer. I’ve purchased a key for the Pro version a few days ago and converted all my pictures to webP. My blog is faster than ever. If y

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time or Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer more popular?
Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time has 200K+ active installations while Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer has 30K+. Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time or Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer?
Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time has a 4.7/5 rating from 630 reviews, while Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer has a 4.2/5 rating from 68 reviews.
Are Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time and Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer free?
Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time is free and Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time or Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer?
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?
Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time was last updated Yesterday and Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer was last updated 1 month ago.

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