# Lightify – All-in-One Cache & Performance Optimizations & Core Web Vitals

> Lightify has <10 active installs and 82 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Lightify works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Supercharge your site with fast caching, asset & media optimization, network improvements, WordPress cleanup, and Core Web Vitals monitoring.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 714
- **Downloads (30 days):** 82 (-71.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.3.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 29, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** DaftPlug (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/daftplug/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/lightify/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | >100 | 445 |
| [core web vitals](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/core-web-vitals/) | #71 | 95 |
| [Optimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimize/) | >100 | 161 |
| [performance optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance-optimization/) | #4 | 5 |
| [speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed/) | >100 | 274 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cache | >100 | 8,898 |
| core web vitals | >100 | 678 |
| Optimize | >100 | 3,173 |
| performance optimization | >100 | 3,268 |
| speed | >100 | 5,777 |

## 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 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,225) | Sep 13, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 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 (2,616) | 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 Lightify free?
Yes. Lightify is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Lightify safe to use in 2026?
Lightify works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Lightify?
Lightify is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 714 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 82 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Lightify work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Lightify up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Lightify need?
Lightify requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Lightify last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.2, was released on August 29, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Lightify?
Lightify is developed and maintained by DaftPlug.

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


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