# Basic Optimization

> Basic Optimization has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 94 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 51/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Basic Optimization works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

**Basic Optimization provides simple on/off controls for common WordPress cleanup and performance-related tweaks. It is intentionally small, dependency-free, and designed for site owners who want practical optimization…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,798
- **Downloads (30 days):** 94 (+27% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 51/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.1.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 19, 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:** Shah Alom (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shahalom/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/basic-optimization/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [disable emojis](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable-emojis/) | #5 | 5 |
| [multisite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/multisite/) | >100 | 323 |
| [optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimization/) | >100 | 375 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 980 |
| [xml-rpc](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/xml-rpc/) | #19 | 38 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| disable emojis | #44 | 483 |
| multisite | >100 | 5,437 |
| optimization | #92 | 5,316 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| xml-rpc | >100 | 700 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Speed Up – Clean WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speed-up-clean-wp/) | 200+ | 4/5 (4) | Jul 26, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 2 | [Remove Emoji CSS and JS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-emoji-css-and-js/) | 200+ | 3/5 (2) | Nov 2, 2022 | 27/100 |
| 3 | [Remove WP Emojis — Correctly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-wp-emoji-correctly/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 18, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 4 | [pymSEO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pymseo/) | 10+ | 5/5 (4) | Feb 25, 2020 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Basic Optimization safe to use in 2026?
Basic Optimization works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Basic Optimization?
Basic Optimization is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,798 times since it launched in August 2020. It was downloaded 94 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Basic Optimization work with WordPress 7.1?
Basic Optimization 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 Basic Optimization need?
Basic Optimization requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Basic Optimization last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.0, was released on June 19, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Basic Optimization?
Basic Optimization is developed and maintained by Shah Alom.

### What are the best alternatives to Basic Optimization?
The most popular alternatives to Basic Optimization are Speed Up – Clean WP (200+ installs), Remove Emoji CSS and JS (200+ installs) and Remove WP Emojis — Correctly (60+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/basic-optimization/ · Generated 2026-09-29 23:08 UTC by PageForge