# G File Merge & Minify

> G File Merge & Minify has <10 active installs and 64 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** G File Merge & Minify shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**A lightweight WordPress plugin that can shrink and combine CSS and JavaScript files on your website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,565
- **Downloads (30 days):** 64 (+30.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 17, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sinan Yorulmaz (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sinanyorulmaz/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/g-file-merge-minify/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [compress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/compress/) | #44 | 46 |
| [g file merge & minify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/g-file-merge-minify/) | #1 | 1 |
| [gmk](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gmk/) | #2 | 2 |
| [minify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/minify/) | #45 | 64 |
| [shrink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shrink/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| compress | >100 | 476 |
| g file merge & minify | #1 | 1 |
| gmk | #2 | 2 |
| minify | >100 | 570 |
| shrink | >100 | 269 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [EWWW Image Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ewww-image-optimizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,841) | Sep 24, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Minify HTML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/minify-html-markup/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (33) | Mar 18, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 3 | [Cimo – Free Instant Image Optimizer & WebP Converter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cimo-image-optimizer/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (19) | Aug 12, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [WP Super Minify • Minify, Compress and Cache HTML, CSS & JavaScript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-super-minify/) | 8K+ | 4.1/5 (72) | Aug 21, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [Image Optimizer by 10web – Image Optimizer and Compression plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-optimizer-wd/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (54) | Nov 13, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Offload, AI & Optimize with Cloudflare Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf-images/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (33) | Jun 7, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 7 | [Image Optimizer, Resizer and CDN – Sirv](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sirv/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (265) | Oct 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 8 | [WP-HTML-Compression](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-html-compression/) | 1K+ | 3.4/5 (14) | Nov 28, 2017 | 33/100 |
| 9 | [PDF Compressor & Watermark – iLovePDF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ilovepdf/) | 500+ | 3.4/5 (5) | Apr 30, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 10 | [ZIP from Media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zip-from-media/) | 400+ | — | Aug 16, 2026 | 66/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is G File Merge & Minify free?
Yes. G File Merge & Minify is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is G File Merge & Minify safe to use in 2026?
G File Merge & Minify shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use G File Merge & Minify?
G File Merge & Minify is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,565 times since it launched in October 2018. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.

### Does G File Merge & Minify work with WordPress 7.1?
G File Merge & Minify is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does G File Merge & Minify need?
G File Merge & Minify requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was G File Merge & Minify last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on October 17, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes G File Merge & Minify?
G File Merge & Minify is developed and maintained by Sinan Yorulmaz.

### What are the best alternatives to G File Merge & Minify?
The most popular alternatives to G File Merge & Minify are EWWW Image Optimizer (1M+ installs), Minify HTML (10K+ installs) and Cimo (10K+ installs).


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