# Debloat – Remove Unused CSS, Optimize JS

> Debloat has 30K+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 41 reviews and 9.6K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 51/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Debloat works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

**Remove Unused CSS, Optimize CSS, Optimize JS and speed up your site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** #952 of 69,566 plugins
- **Active installs:** 30K+
- **Total downloads:** 405,613
- **Downloads (30 days):** 9,643 (-21.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 41 reviews
- **Health score:** 51/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 4, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** asadkn (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/asadkn/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/debloat/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Optimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimize/) | #14 | 157 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | #41 | 976 |
| [speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed/) | #6 | 270 |
| [uncss](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/uncss/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Optimize | #23 | 3,153 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| speed | #81 | 5,703 |
| uncss | #1 | 2 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 70.1%
- 1.2: 29.9%
- 1.1: 0%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [LiteSpeed Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/litespeed-cache/) | 7M+ | 4.8/5 (2,774) | Sep 1, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,225) | Sep 13, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [W3 Total Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/w3-total-cache/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (5,420) | Sep 4, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 4 | [Autoptimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autoptimize/) | 800K+ | 4.7/5 (1,428) | Sep 26, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 5 | [WP-Sweep](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-sweep/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (138) | Aug 24, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 6 | [Aruba HiSpeed Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aruba-hispeed-cache/) | 100K+ | 3/5 (10) | Sep 22, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 7 | [Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize & Clean Database to Speed Up Site Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-database-cleaner/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,957) | Aug 20, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 8 | [Disable and Remove Google Fonts / GDPR & DSGVO friendly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-remove-google-fonts/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (46) | Sep 13, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [10Web Booster – Website speed optimization, Cache & Page Speed optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tenweb-speed-optimizer/) | 70K+ | 4.6/5 (405) | Sep 18, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [A2 Optimized WP – Turbocharge and secure your WordPress site](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/a2-optimized-wp/) | 60K+ | 3.1/5 (43) | Feb 10, 2025 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Debloat safe to use in 2026?
Debloat works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Debloat?
Debloat is active on 30K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 405,613 times since it launched in August 2021. It was downloaded 9,643 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Debloat work with WordPress 7.1?
Debloat is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Debloat need?
Debloat requires PHP 7.4.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Debloat last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on March 4, 2026 (7 months ago).

### Who makes Debloat?
Debloat is developed and maintained by asadkn.

### What are the best alternatives to Debloat?
The most popular alternatives to Debloat are LiteSpeed Cache (7M+ installs), WP Fastest Cache (1M+ installs) and W3 Total Cache (900K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debloat/ · Generated 2026-09-27 15:37 UTC by PageForge