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Autoptimize

by Optimizing Matters

4.7★ (1,427 ratings)  ·  Current rank #77

Active installs
800K+
0.2% of tracked installs
Rank
#77
Peak #77
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
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

AuthorOptimizing Matters
Current version3.1.15.1
Versions released107
Last updated2026-04-04
Added to directory2009-07-09
Requires WordPress5.3+
Requires PHP7.1+
First tracked here2026-08-06
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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.