Extras for WP Rocket
Added some extra functionality to the WP Rocket plugin: – Change the gzip compression level – Pre compress css/js files to lower server resource usage – Display the cache preload status message on all admin pages for…
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- Small user base (70+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Extras for WP Rocket stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| addon | >100 |
| extras | >100 |
| wp-rocket | >100 |
| wprocket | #25 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Extras for WP Rocket
From the official readme · v1.2Description
Added some extra functionality to the WP Rocket plugin:
– Change the gzip compression level
– Pre compress css/js files to lower server resource usage
– Display the cache preload status message on all admin pages for administrators
– Change the preload interval
– Hide the Imagify tab on the WP Rocket settings page
– Disable cache purge on new comments when using Disqus
Installation
- Go to the Add New plugins screen in your WordPress Dashboard
- Click the upload tab
- Browse for the plugin file (rocket-extra.zip) on your computer
- Click “Install Now” and then hit the activate button
Changelog
1.2
- Fixed check for active WP Rocket plugin status
1.1.1
- Fixed styling of settings page on mobile
1.1
- Preload interval feature added
1.0
- Activation, de-activation, uninstall (full delete)
- Change compression level
- Pre compress static files feature
- Display preload on all admin pages
- Hide Imagify tab
- Disable cache purge for Disqus
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Extras for WP Rocket: quick answers
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Is Extras for WP Rocket free?
Yes. Extras for WP Rocket is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Extras for WP Rocket safe to use in 2026?
Extras for WP Rocket shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Extras for WP Rocket?
Extras for WP Rocket is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,658 times since it launched in March 2019. It was downloaded 91 times in the last 30 days.
Does Extras for WP Rocket work with WordPress 7.1?
Extras for WP Rocket is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.26, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Extras for WP Rocket last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on March 25, 2019 (8 years ago).
Who makes Extras for WP Rocket?
Extras for WP Rocket is developed and maintained by Aphotrax.
What are the best alternatives to Extras for WP Rocket?
The most popular alternatives to Extras for WP Rocket are Primary Addon for Elementor (6K+ installs), Advanced Custom Fields: Typ… (3K+ installs) and G-Forms hCaptcha (3K+ installs).
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