Autoptimize vs Post Script Responsive Images (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
Post Script Responsive Images

Post Script Responsive Images

3.7(3)

40 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View Post Script Responsive Images

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 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Post Script Responsive Images has 5.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
Post Script Responsive Images3.7/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
Post Script Responsive Images3
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
Post Script Responsive Images40
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
Post Script Responsive Images5.5K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
Post Script Responsive ImagesN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
Post Script Responsive Images9 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Post Script Responsive Images2015
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Post Script Responsive Images11 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Post Script Responsive Images4.0+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Post Script Responsive Imagesfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Post Script Responsive ImagesFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Post Script Responsive Images2.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Post Script Responsive Images

3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%

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

Post Script Responsive Images Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Post Script Responsive Images more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Post Script Responsive Images has 40. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Post Script Responsive Images?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Post Script Responsive Images has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Post Script Responsive Images free?
Autoptimize is free and Post Script Responsive Images is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Post Script Responsive Images?
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 Post Script Responsive Images was last updated 9 years ago.

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