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Autoptimize vs Palto Carousel (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
Palto Carousel

Palto Carousel

5(2)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View Palto Carousel

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Palto Carousel has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Autoptimize leads in active installations (900K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Palto Carousel has 2.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
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Palto Carousel5/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Palto Carousel2
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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Palto Carousel10
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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Palto Carousel2.8K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
Palto CarouselN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
Palto Carousel5 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Palto Carousel2016
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Palto Carousel10 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Palto Carousel4.0+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Palto Carouselfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Palto CarouselFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Palto Carousel1.2.6

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Palto Carousel

5/5(2 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

Palto Carousel Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Palto Carousel more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Palto Carousel has 10. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Palto Carousel?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Palto Carousel has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Palto Carousel free?
Autoptimize is free and Palto Carousel is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Palto Carousel?
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 Palto Carousel was last updated 5 years ago.

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