Active installs
800K+
0.2% of tracked installs
Rank
#77
Peak #77
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All-time downloads
44.1M
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Autoptimize currently ranks #77 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v3.1.15.1, shipped on Apr 4, 2026 (125 days ago) — release #107 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
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Details
| Author | Optimizing Matters |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.1.15.1 |
| Versions released | 107 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-04 |
| Added to directory | 2009-07-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.1+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Autoptimize speeds up your website by optimizing JS, CSS, images (incl. lazy-load), HTML and Google Fonts, asyncing JS, removing emoji cruft and more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Autoptimize a free plugin?
Yes — Autoptimize is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Autoptimize?
WordPress.org reports 800K+ active installs.
How popular is Autoptimize?
As of August 6, 2026, Autoptimize ranks #77 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Autoptimize last updated?
Autoptimize was last updated on April 4, 2026 (version 3.1.15.1). It has shipped 107 releases in total.
Who makes Autoptimize?
Autoptimize is developed by Optimizing Matters. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2009.
