Autoptimize vs Performance Lab — WordPress

Autoptimize vs Performance Lab

Name: Autoptimize
Rating: 4.7 (1422 reviews)

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

Autoptimize

4.7·1.4kreviews

Autoptimize speeds up your website by optimizing JS, CSS, images (incl. lazy-load), HTML and Google Fonts, asyncing JS, removing emoji cruft and more.

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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	Autoptimize	Performance Lab
Tagline	“Autoptimize speeds up your website by optimizing JS, CSS, images (incl. lazy-load), HTML and Google Fonts, asyncing JS, removing emoji cruft and more.”150 chars	“Performance plugin from the WordPress Performance Team, which is a collection of standalone performance features.”113 chars
Description	150 / 5000 chars3% used	113 / 5000 chars2% used
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Platforms	Shopify	Shopify
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At a glance

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Feature comparison between Autoptimize and Performance Lab
Metric	Autoptimize	Performance Lab
Rating	★ 4.7 ★	4.3 ★
Total reviews	★ 1.4k	50
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Built for Shopify	—	—

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, Autoptimize or Performance Lab?

Autoptimize has the higher average rating (4.7★ from 1,422 reviews) compared to Performance Lab (4.3★ from 50 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Autoptimize or Performance Lab?

It depends on what you're optimizing for. Autoptimize fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Performance Lab is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Autoptimize or Performance Lab?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory marketplace. Autoptimize has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,422 reviews vs 50), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory stores?

Autoptimize typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1,422 reviews). Performance Lab aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (50 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Autoptimize and Performance Lab?

Migration support varies by app and category. Autoptimize and Performance Lab both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Performance Lab" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

Autoptimize vs Performance Lab

Autoptimize

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4. Categories & rankings

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AppRanks verdict

Frequently asked

Which has better reviews, Autoptimize or Performance Lab?

Should I choose Autoptimize or Performance Lab?

Which is faster to set up, Autoptimize or Performance Lab?

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory stores?

Can I migrate data between Autoptimize and Performance Lab?

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