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Autoptimize vs Shutterstock (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
Shutterstock

Shutterstock

1(1)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View Shutterstock

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 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Shutterstock has 13K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
◄
Shutterstock1/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Shutterstock1
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
Shutterstock200
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
Shutterstock13K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
ShutterstockN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
Shutterstock3 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Shutterstock2020
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Shutterstock6 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Shutterstock5.5+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Shutterstock7.1+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
ShutterstockFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Shutterstock1.3.12

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Shutterstock

1/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
100%

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

Shutterstock Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Shutterstock more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Shutterstock has 200. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Shutterstock?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Shutterstock has a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Shutterstock free?
Autoptimize is free and Shutterstock is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Shutterstock?
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 Shutterstock was last updated 3 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.