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ManageWP Worker vs Autoptimize (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

ManageWP Worker

ManageWP Worker

4.6(677)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View ManageWP Worker
VS
Autoptimize

Autoptimize

4.7(1,424)

900K+ active installs

Free

Updated Yesterday
View Autoptimize

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Autoptimize has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 1,424 reviews) while ManageWP Worker leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 900K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. ManageWP Worker has accumulated 27M+ total downloads while Autoptimize has 43M+. Autoptimize has a higher support resolution rate (36% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5ManageWP Worker
►
Autoptimize4.7/5
Total Reviews
677ManageWP Worker
►
Autoptimize1,424
Active Installs
1.0M+ManageWP Worker
◄
Autoptimize900K+
Total Downloads
27M+ManageWP Worker
►
Autoptimize43M+
Support Resolution
0%ManageWP Worker
►
Autoptimize36%
Last Updated
2 weeks agoManageWP Worker
►
AutoptimizeYesterday
First Released
2011ManageWP Worker
Autoptimize2009
Age
15 yearsManageWP Worker
Autoptimize17 years
WP Requires
3.1+ManageWP Worker
Autoptimize5.3+
PHP Requires
false+ManageWP Worker
Autoptimize7.1+
Business Model
FreeManageWP Worker
AutoptimizeFree
Latest Version
4.9.32ManageWP Worker
Autoptimize3.1.15.1

Rating Breakdown

ManageWP Worker

4.6/5(677 reviews)
5
89%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
7%

Autoptimize

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

Recent Reviews

ManageWP Worker Reviews

The best–makes site management easy

I have used manage wp for years. It’s never let me down and saved me several times with being able to easily restore backups. Outstanding plugin/service.

by bobbi2

Works Perfect

Connected my site with ManageWP in few seconds. Now updates and monitoring feel much easier. Everything works smooth so far. Saves time managing multiple sites. tnx to the devs.

by anishbiswas

Nice

Very good plugin for backup

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ManageWP Worker or Autoptimize more popular?
ManageWP Worker has 1.0M+ active installations while Autoptimize has 900K+. ManageWP Worker is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — ManageWP Worker or Autoptimize?
ManageWP Worker has a 4.6/5 rating from 677 reviews, while Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews.
Are ManageWP Worker and Autoptimize free?
ManageWP Worker is free and Autoptimize is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — ManageWP Worker or Autoptimize?
As of April 2026, ManageWP Worker has a 0% support resolution rate while Autoptimize has a 36% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
ManageWP Worker was last updated 2 weeks ago and Autoptimize was last updated Yesterday.

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