# Chennai Central

> Chennai Central has 40+ active installs and 72 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Chennai Central shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**ChennaiCentral saves your wordpress site bandwidth and thereby your money**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 11,441
- **Downloads (30 days):** 72 (-11.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 20, 2009
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.8.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 1.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Rajesh (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rajesh-babu/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/chennai-central/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bandwidth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bandwidth/) | #6 | 10 |
| [save bandwidth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/save-bandwidth/) | #1 | 1 |
| [track bots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/track-bots/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bandwidth | >100 | 444 |
| save bandwidth | >100 | 237 |
| track bots | >100 | 877 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 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 |
| 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 |
| 9 | [CDN Rewrites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cdn-rewrites/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 6, 2009 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [powerwaf.com – WordPress WAF & CDN Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/powerwaf-cdn/) | <10 | — | May 12, 2023 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Chennai Central safe to use in 2026?
Chennai Central shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Chennai Central?
Chennai Central is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,441 times since it launched in August 2009. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Chennai Central work with WordPress 7.1?
Chennai Central is officially tested up to WordPress 2.8.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Chennai Central last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on September 20, 2009 (17 years ago).

### Who makes Chennai Central?
Chennai Central is developed and maintained by Rajesh.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/chennai-central/ · Generated 2026-10-20 11:12 UTC by PageForge