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Autoptimize vs WP Bootstrap Carousel (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 3 weeks ago
View Autoptimize
VS
WP Bootstrap Carousel

WP Bootstrap Carousel

4.4(8)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
View WP Bootstrap Carousel

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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while WP Bootstrap Carousel has 21K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
◄
WP Bootstrap Carousel4.4/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
WP Bootstrap Carousel8
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
◄
WP Bootstrap Carousel100
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
WP Bootstrap Carousel21K+
Support Resolution
40%Autoptimize
WP Bootstrap CarouselN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoAutoptimize
◄
WP Bootstrap Carousel10 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
WP Bootstrap Carousel2012
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
WP Bootstrap Carousel14 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
WP Bootstrap Carousel3.6+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
WP Bootstrap Carouselfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
WP Bootstrap CarouselFree
Latest Version
3.1.15Autoptimize
WP Bootstrap Carousel0.5.0

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

WP Bootstrap Carousel

4.4/5(8 reviews)
5
75%
4
13%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%

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

WP Bootstrap Carousel Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or WP Bootstrap Carousel more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while WP Bootstrap Carousel has 100. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or WP Bootstrap Carousel?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while WP Bootstrap Carousel has a 4.4/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and WP Bootstrap Carousel free?
Autoptimize is free and WP Bootstrap Carousel is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or WP Bootstrap Carousel?
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 3 weeks ago and WP Bootstrap Carousel was last updated 10 years ago.

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