# Fast Forward

> Fast Forward has 10+ active installs and 71 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Fast Forward shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,838
- **Downloads (30 days):** 71 (+39.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 18, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Albert Bertilsson (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/albert-bertilsson/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/fast-forward/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | >100 | 445 |
| [prefetch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/prefetch/) | #20 | 22 |
| [preload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/preload/) | #31 | 38 |
| [prerender](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/prerender/) | #9 | 10 |
| [speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed/) | >100 | 272 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cache | >100 | 8,863 |
| prefetch | >100 | 222 |
| preload | >100 | 482 |
| prerender | #37 | 37 |
| speed | >100 | 5,771 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Super Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-super-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.3/5 (1,346) | Sep 30, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 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 | [WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-optimize/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (2,615) | Sep 21, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speedycache/) | 600K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Sep 23, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Breeze Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breeze/) | 300K+ | 3.6/5 (126) | Oct 5, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 6 | [OMGF / GDPR/DSGVO Compliant, Faster Google Fonts. Easy.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/host-webfonts-local/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (213) | Sep 30, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Jetpack Boost – Website Speed, Performance and Critical CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-boost/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (608) | Oct 2, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 8 | [Aruba HiSpeed Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aruba-hispeed-cache/) | 100K+ | 3/5 (10) | Sep 22, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [Cache Enabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cache-enabler/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (139) | Sep 27, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [NitroPack – Performance, Page Speed & Cache Plugin for Core Web Vitals, CDN & Image Optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nitropack/) | 90K+ | 4.3/5 (311) | Sep 25, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Fast Forward safe to use in 2026?
Fast Forward shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Fast Forward?
Fast Forward is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,838 times since it launched in June 2012. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Fast Forward work with WordPress 7.1?
Fast Forward is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Fast Forward last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on June 18, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Fast Forward?
Fast Forward is developed and maintained by Albert Bertilsson.

### What are the best alternatives to Fast Forward?
The most popular alternatives to Fast Forward are WP Super Cache (1M+ installs), WP Fastest Cache (1M+ installs) and WP-Optimize (1M+ installs).


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