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Autoptimize vs Photu – URL based image manipulation… (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
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Photu – URL based image manipulation…

Photu – URL based image manipulation…

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View Photu – URL based image manipulation…

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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Photu – URL based image manipulation… has 1.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
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Photu – URL based image manipulation…N/A
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
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Photu – URL based image manipulation…0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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Photu – URL based image manipulation…0
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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Photu – URL based image manipulation…1.0K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
Photu – URL based image manipulation…N/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
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Photu – URL based image manipulation…4 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Photu – URL based image manipulation…2021
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Photu – URL based image manipulation…5 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Photu – URL based image manipulation…3.3+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Photu – URL based image manipulation…false+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Photu – URL based image manipulation…Free
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Photu – URL based image manipulation…1.3

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Photu – URL based image manipulation…

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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

Photu – URL based image manipulation… Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Photu – URL based image manipulation… more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Photu – URL based image manipulation… has 0. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Photu – URL based image manipulation…?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Photu – URL based image manipulation… has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Photu – URL based image manipulation… free?
Autoptimize is free and Photu – URL based image manipulation… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Photu – URL based image manipulation…?
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 Photu – URL based image manipulation… was last updated 4 years ago.

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