# commonWP

> commonWP has 300+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 18 reviews and 101 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** commonWP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**Offload open source static assets to the free, public CDN.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 11,909
- **Downloads (30 days):** 101 (+27.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 18 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 24, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.27
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Milan Dinić (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dimadin/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/commonwp/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cdn](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cdn/) | #28 | 175 |
| [free cdn](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/free-cdn/) | #2 | 5 |
| [jsDelivr](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jsdelivr/) | #1 | 3 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 1,041 |
| [Public CDN](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/public-cdn/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cdn | >100 | 3,840 |
| free cdn | >100 | 2,262 |
| jsDelivr | #75 | 80 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| Public CDN | >100 | 1,831 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [W3 Total Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/w3-total-cache/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (5,421) | Oct 1, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speedycache/) | 500K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Oct 8, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Breeze Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breeze/) | 300K+ | 3.6/5 (132) | Oct 13, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 4 | [Super Page Cache – Cloudflare Cache, Page Speed & Core Web Vitals](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-cloudflare-page-cache/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (515) | Oct 5, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [bunny.net – WordPress CDN Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bunnycdn/) | 10K+ | 3.1/5 (21) | Aug 19, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 6 | [Pantheon Advanced Page Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pantheon-advanced-page-cache/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 16, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 7 | [CDN Enabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cdn-enabler/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (51) | Mar 2, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 8 | [Use Google Libraries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/use-google-libraries/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (47) | Nov 28, 2017 | 44/100 |
| 9 | [Advanced Media Offloader – Offload Media to Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2, DigitalOcean Spaces & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-media-offloader/) | 7K+ | 4.7/5 (47) | Oct 13, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 10 | [Jetpack VideoPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-videopress/) | 7K+ | 4/5 (16) | Oct 7, 2026 | 84/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is commonWP safe to use in 2026?
commonWP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use commonWP?
commonWP is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,909 times since it launched in September 2018. It was downloaded 101 times in the last 30 days.

### Does commonWP work with WordPress 7.1?
commonWP is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.27, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does commonWP need?
commonWP requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was commonWP last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on February 24, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes commonWP?
commonWP is developed and maintained by Milan Dinić.

### What are the best alternatives to commonWP?
The most popular alternatives to commonWP are W3 Total Cache (900K+ installs), SpeedyCache (500K+ installs) and Breeze Cache (300K+ installs).


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