WordPress plugin comparison
FX random image vs Optimus
At a glance
- Optimus has more active installs: 30K+, against 10+ for FX random image.
- On a typical day, Optimus is downloaded about 60 times, FX random image about 1.
- Optimus is rated higher: 4.2 out of 5 from 69 reviews, against 3.7 from 3 reviews.
- Optimus was updated more recently: Mar 2, 2026, against May 20, 2011 for FX random image.
- Optimus is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 3.0.5 for FX random image.
- FX random image has been around longer: since 2011, against 2012 for Optimus.
Line by line
Optimus leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FX random image |  Optimus |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #33,278 | #1,070 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 28 | 1.6K |
| Rating | 3.7(3) | 4.2(69) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.0.5 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.70 |
| Last release | 15 years ago | 8 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.6 |
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