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Autoptimize vs WP Image Importer (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
WP Image Importer

WP Image Importer

0(0)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View WP Image Importer

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 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Autoptimize has accumulated 43M+ total downloads while WP Image Importer has 5.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Autoptimize
◄
WP Image ImporterN/A
Total Reviews
1,424Autoptimize
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WP Image Importer0
Active Installs
900K+Autoptimize
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WP Image Importer30
Total Downloads
43M+Autoptimize
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WP Image Importer5.3K+
Support Resolution
36%Autoptimize
WP Image ImporterN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayAutoptimize
◄
WP Image Importer4 years ago
First Released
2009Autoptimize
WP Image Importer2016
Age
17 yearsAutoptimize
WP Image Importer10 years
WP Requires
5.3+Autoptimize
WP Image Importer4.4+
PHP Requires
7.1+Autoptimize
WP Image Importerfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutoptimize
WP Image ImporterFree
Latest Version
3.1.15.1Autoptimize
WP Image Importer1.0.5

Rating Breakdown

Autoptimize

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

WP Image Importer

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

WP Image Importer Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autoptimize or WP Image Importer more popular?
Autoptimize has 900K+ active installations while WP Image Importer has 30. Autoptimize is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Autoptimize or WP Image Importer?
Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews, while WP Image Importer has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Autoptimize and WP Image Importer free?
Autoptimize is free and WP Image Importer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Autoptimize or WP Image Importer?
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 WP Image Importer was last updated 4 years ago.

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