# Better Resource Hints

> Better Resource Hints has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 89 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Better Resource Hints shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Better Resource Hints will make your WordPress site or application faster and generally more performant by intelligently leveraging resource hints like prefetch, preload, preconnect, and server push.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 11,362
- **Downloads (30 days):** 89 (+39.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.3
- **Last updated:** Feb 12, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.0.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Alex MacArthur (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/alexmacarthur/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/better-resource-hints/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 1,006 |
| [prefetch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/prefetch/) | #7 | 22 |
| [preload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/preload/) | #13 | 38 |
| [resource hints](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/resource-hints/) | #1 | 1 |
| [server push](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/server-push/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| prefetch | >100 | 224 |
| preload | >100 | 488 |
| resource hints | >100 | 233 |
| server push | >100 | 893 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [LiteSpeed Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/litespeed-cache/) | 7M+ | 4.8/5 (2,777) | Sep 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack/) | 3M+ | 3.7/5 (2,407) | Oct 6, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 3 | [WP Super Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-super-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.3/5 (1,346) | Sep 30, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [Speed Optimizer – The All-In-One Performance-Boosting Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sg-cachepress/) | 1M+ | 4.2/5 (640) | Oct 7, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,225) | Sep 13, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 6 | [ManageWP Worker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/worker/) | 1M+ | 4.6/5 (679) | Aug 21, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 7 | [Image Optimizer – Compress Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-optimization/) | 1M+ | 1.7/5 (77) | Sep 22, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [W3 Total Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/w3-total-cache/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (5,420) | Oct 1, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 9 | [Autoptimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autoptimize/) | 800K+ | 4.7/5 (1,428) | Sep 26, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 10 | [Redis Object Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redis-cache/) | 500K+ | 4.5/5 (179) | Sep 18, 2026 | 90/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Better Resource Hints free?
Yes. Better Resource Hints is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Better Resource Hints safe to use in 2026?
Better Resource Hints shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Better Resource Hints?
Better Resource Hints is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,362 times since it launched in May 2018. It was downloaded 89 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Better Resource Hints work with WordPress 7.1?
Better Resource Hints is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Better Resource Hints need?
Better Resource Hints requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Better Resource Hints last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.3, was released on February 12, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Better Resource Hints?
Better Resource Hints is developed and maintained by Alex MacArthur.

### What are the best alternatives to Better Resource Hints?
The most popular alternatives to Better Resource Hints are LiteSpeed Cache (7M+ installs), Jetpack (3M+ installs) and WP Super Cache (1M+ installs).


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