# CDN Rewrites

> CDN Rewrites has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 37 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** CDN Rewrites shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**After releasing a WordPress plugin called Free CDN, I got a request to create another that supports rewriting hosts for commerical CDNs – those big names like Limelight, Akamai, Velocix, EdgeCast etc.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,662
- **Downloads (30 days):** 37 (+27.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 6, 2009
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Phoenixheart (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/phoenixheart/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/cdn-rewrites/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bandwidth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bandwidth/) | #9 | 10 |
| [cdn](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cdn/) | >100 | 175 |
| [content delivery network](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-delivery-network/) | #11 | 17 |
| [rewrites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rewrites/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bandwidth | >100 | 444 |
| cdn | >100 | 3,945 |
| content delivery network | >100 | 989 |
| rewrites | >100 | 3,564 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP-HTML-Compression](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-html-compression/) | 1K+ | 3.4/5 (14) | Nov 28, 2017 | 33/100 |
| 2 | [Google Webfont Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/) | 700+ | 3.7/5 (15) | Nov 28, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [Internet Speed Test](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/internet-speed-test/) | 500+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 4, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 4 | [RocketCDN – WordPress CDN Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rocketcdn/) | 100+ | 3/5 (5) | Dec 10, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 5 | [Gcore CDN](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/g-core-labs-cdn/) | 100+ | 2.3/5 (3) | Sep 25, 2023 | 24/100 |
| 6 | [Chennai Central](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/chennai-central/) | 40+ | — | Sep 20, 2009 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [Page Size Checker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-size-checker/) | 20+ | 1/5 (1) | Apr 28, 2020 | 19/100 |
| 8 | [Free CDN](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/free-cdn/) | 10+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Dec 25, 2009 | 26/100 |
| 10 | [powerwaf.com – WordPress WAF & CDN Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/powerwaf-cdn/) | <10 | — | May 12, 2023 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is CDN Rewrites safe to use in 2026?
CDN Rewrites shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use CDN Rewrites?
CDN Rewrites is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,662 times since it launched in September 2009. It was downloaded 37 times in the last 30 days.

### Does CDN Rewrites work with WordPress 7.1?
CDN Rewrites is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was CDN Rewrites last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on December 6, 2009 (17 years ago).

### Who makes CDN Rewrites?
CDN Rewrites is developed and maintained by Phoenixheart.

### What are the best alternatives to CDN Rewrites?
The most popular alternatives to CDN Rewrites are WP-HTML-Compression (1K+ installs), Google Webfont Optimizer (700+ installs) and Internet Speed Test (500+ installs).


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