Fast Forward
A classical optimization on a web site is to configure cache headers of a page to enable the browser to display the page instantly if it has been loaded recently. This works very well when the user is hitting the back…
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.4 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Fast Forward stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cache | >100 |
| prefetch | >100 |
| preload | >100 |
| prerender | #37 |
| speed | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Fast Forward
From the official readme · v0.1Description
A classical optimization on a web site is to configure cache headers of a page to enable the browser to display the page instantly if it has been loaded recently. This works very well when the user is hitting the back button to go back to the previous page.
What if we could do the same for the next page that the user will request? With this plugin this is now possible!
Fast Forward works by analyzing which pages are most frequently navigated to from the current page. The page with most traffic is then given as a preload hint to the users browser. For technical details please see: http://albertsnotes.blogspot.se/2012/06/browser-preloading.html.
Installation
- Upload Fast Forward to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
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FAQ
Fast Forward: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
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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