# BaseCloud Boost

> BaseCloud Boost has 50+ active installs and 325 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 56/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** BaseCloud Boost works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.

**World-class page caching, asset optimization, and performance acceleration for WordPress — by BaseCloud.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 1,598
- **Downloads (30 days):** 325 (+160% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 56/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.4.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 14, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** BaseCloud (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/basecloud/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/basecloud-boost/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | >100 | 438 |
| [caching](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/caching/) | #54 | 117 |
| [optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimization/) | #82 | 375 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 978 |
| [speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed/) | #70 | 270 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cache | >100 | 8,577 |
| caching | >100 | 5,769 |
| optimization | >100 | 5,311 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| speed | >100 | 5,722 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 75.9%
- 1.3: 24.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Super Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-super-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.3/5 (1,346) | Aug 26, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,225) | Sep 13, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-optimize/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (2,614) | Sep 21, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 4 | [SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speedycache/) | 600K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Sep 23, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Breeze Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breeze/) | 300K+ | 3.6/5 (126) | Sep 24, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [OMGF / GDPR/DSGVO Compliant, Faster Google Fonts. Easy.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/host-webfonts-local/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (212) | Sep 22, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 7 | [Jetpack Boost – Website Speed, Performance and Critical CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-boost/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (608) | Sep 16, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 8 | [Aruba HiSpeed Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aruba-hispeed-cache/) | 100K+ | 3/5 (10) | Sep 22, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [Cache Enabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cache-enabler/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (139) | Sep 27, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 10 | [NitroPack – Performance, Page Speed & Cache Plugin for Core Web Vitals, CDN & Image Optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nitropack/) | 90K+ | 4.3/5 (311) | Sep 25, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is BaseCloud Boost free?
Yes. BaseCloud Boost is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is BaseCloud Boost safe to use in 2026?
BaseCloud Boost works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use BaseCloud Boost?
BaseCloud Boost is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,598 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 325 times in the last 30 days.

### Does BaseCloud Boost work with WordPress 7.1?
BaseCloud Boost is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does BaseCloud Boost need?
BaseCloud Boost requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was BaseCloud Boost last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.2, was released on September 14, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes BaseCloud Boost?
BaseCloud Boost is developed and maintained by BaseCloud.

### What are the best alternatives to BaseCloud Boost?
The most popular alternatives to BaseCloud Boost are WP Super Cache (1M+ installs), WP Fastest Cache (1M+ installs) and WP-Optimize (1M+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/basecloud-boost/ · Generated 2026-09-28 20:52 UTC by PageForge