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Autoptimize vs SmartSite Optimizer (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
SmartSite Optimizer

SmartSite Optimizer

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View SmartSite Optimizer

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 SmartSite Optimizer has 148.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
◄
SmartSite OptimizerN/A
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
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SmartSite Optimizer0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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SmartSite Optimizer0
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
SmartSite Optimizer148
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
SmartSite OptimizerN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
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SmartSite Optimizer4 months ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
SmartSite Optimizer2025
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
SmartSite Optimizer1 year
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
SmartSite Optimizer5.8+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
SmartSite Optimizer7.4+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
SmartSite OptimizerFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
SmartSite Optimizer1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

SmartSite Optimizer

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

SmartSite Optimizer Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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