WordPress plugin comparison
Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer vs Optimus
At a glance
- Optimus has more active installs: 30K+, against 20+ for Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer.
- On a typical day, Optimus is downloaded about 60 times, Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer about 2.
- Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.2 from 69 reviews.
- Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer was updated more recently: Mar 26, 2026, against Mar 2, 2026 for Optimus.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- Optimus has been around longer: since 2012, against 2026 for Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer.
Line by line
Optimus leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer |  Optimus |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #26,977 | #1,070 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 48 | 1.7K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.2(69) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×0.70 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 8 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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