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Autoptimize vs PhotoSwipe (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
PhotoSwipe

PhotoSwipe

4.5(11)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
View PhotoSwipe

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Autoptimize has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 1,424 reviews) and leads in active installations (900K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while PhotoSwipe has 31K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
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PhotoSwipe4.5/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
PhotoSwipe11
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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PhotoSwipe1.0K+
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
PhotoSwipe31K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
PhotoSwipeN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
PhotoSwipe10 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
PhotoSwipe2015
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
PhotoSwipe11 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
PhotoSwipe4.0+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
PhotoSwipefalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
PhotoSwipeFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
PhotoSwipe4.1.1.1

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

PhotoSwipe

4.5/5(11 reviews)
5
73%
4
18%
3
0%
2
9%
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

PhotoSwipe Reviews

by Paul Phillips

As advertised

Simple and lightweight. Good job!

by zengxiaoluan

如今已经不能使用了

我根据自己的需要改写了一些东西，感谢你们的代码。 详情：https://zengxiaoluan.com/zphotoswipe/

by Andrija Naglic

I wanted a simple gallery plugin

I wanted to create galleries with WordPress and preview images with some lightbox effect. This one is awesome, I just love those nice transitions. The gallery will: – arrange the thumbnails in a mason

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or PhotoSwipe more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while PhotoSwipe has 1.0K+. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or PhotoSwipe?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while PhotoSwipe has a 4.5/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and PhotoSwipe free?
Autoptimize is free and PhotoSwipe is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or PhotoSwipe?
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 PhotoSwipe was last updated 10 years ago.

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