CDN Rewrites
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.
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- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 16 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where CDN Rewrites stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bandwidth | >100 |
| cdn | >100 |
| content delivery network | >100 |
| rewrites | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About CDN Rewrites
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
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.
Basically, this plugin allows a WordPress user to specify two important variables: an orgin host (says http://www.yoursite.com) and a “destination host” (like http://www.static.yoursite.com). It will then find all the static contents from that orgin host and rewrite them into the destination so that they will be delivered from there.
Features
- Multiple profiles are supported, allowing different contents to be treated differently
- You can exclusively select the content types for each profile – currently supporting JS, CSS, images, inline background images, and <object>’s
- Additional URL’s can be added as excludes
- Debug mode gives you a good preview to make sure nothing goes wrong
- Works normally with other plugins. Especially useful if run along with WP Super Cache
- AJAX’ed admin section makes it quick and easy to adjust the settings
History
- 1.0.1
- Added uninstall handler to remove all settings and data upon being installed
- Added link to Configuration page on plugins page
- Added PayPal Donate button
- Minor bug fixes and improvements
* 1.0.0 Initial version
Installation
As usual:
- Download the plugin
- Extract into a folder
- Upload the entire to
wp-content/plugins/directory of your WordPress installation - Enable it via Plugins panel
- Head to Settings->CDN Rewrites and create the first profile.
- You’re ready to go!
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FAQ
CDN Rewrites: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 20, 2026
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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