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Autoptimize vs Gallery2 Image Block (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 Today
View Autoptimize
VS
Gallery2 Image Block

Gallery2 Image Block

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
View Gallery2 Image Block

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Gallery2 Image Block has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Autoptimize leads in active installations (900K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while Gallery2 Image Block has 7.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
►
Gallery2 Image Block5/5
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
◄
Gallery2 Image Block1
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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Gallery2 Image Block10
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
◄
Gallery2 Image Block7.1K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
Gallery2 Image BlockN/A
Last Updated
TodayAutoptimize
◄
Gallery2 Image Block14 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
Gallery2 Image Block2009
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
Gallery2 Image Block17 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
Gallery2 Image Block2.8+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
Gallery2 Image Blockfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
Gallery2 Image BlockFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
Gallery2 Image Block0.6.4

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

Gallery2 Image Block

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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

Gallery2 Image Block Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or Gallery2 Image Block more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while Gallery2 Image Block has 10. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or Gallery2 Image Block?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while Gallery2 Image Block has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and Gallery2 Image Block free?
Autoptimize is free and Gallery2 Image Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or Gallery2 Image Block?
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 Today and Gallery2 Image Block was last updated 14 years ago.

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