# HTTP/2 Server Push

> HTTP/2 Server Push has 900+ active installs, a 4.2/5 rating from 11 reviews and 127 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** HTTP/2 Server Push shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Enables HTTP/2 server push for local JavaScript and CSS resources.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 28,479
- **Downloads (30 days):** 127 (+28.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.2/5 from 11 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** Mar 25, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Dana Ross (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/csixty4/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/http2-server-push/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [http2](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/http2/) | #2 | 4 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 1,005 |
| [prefetch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/prefetch/) | #5 | 22 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| http2 | #14 | 17 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| prefetch | >100 | 222 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 98%
- 1.3: 2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Page Speed Optimizer: HTTP/2 Push, Async JavaScript, and Defer CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/http2-push-content/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (64) | Aug 31, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [LH HTTP/2 Server Push](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lh-http2-server-push/) | 10+ | — | May 25, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced WPPerformance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-wpperformance/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 31, 2019 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTTP/2 Server Push free?
Yes. HTTP/2 Server Push is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is HTTP/2 Server Push safe to use in 2026?
HTTP/2 Server Push shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use HTTP/2 Server Push?
HTTP/2 Server Push is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 28,479 times since it launched in July 2015. It was downloaded 127 times in the last 30 days.

### Does HTTP/2 Server Push work with WordPress 7.1?
HTTP/2 Server Push is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was HTTP/2 Server Push last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on March 25, 2018 (9 years ago).

### Who makes HTTP/2 Server Push?
HTTP/2 Server Push is developed and maintained by Dana Ross.

### What are the best alternatives to HTTP/2 Server Push?
The most popular alternatives to HTTP/2 Server Push are Page Speed Optimizer: HTTP/… (6K+ installs), LH HTTP/2 Server Push (10+ installs) and Advanced WPPerformance (10+ installs).


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