# Minify

> Minify has 10+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Minify shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**Similar to what we use on eMusic – this software is still experimental, but take a look!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 20,218
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (+36.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 2, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Scott Taylor (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wonderboymusic/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/minify/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [assets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/assets/) | #17 | 26 |
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | >100 | 354 |
| [JS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/js/) | #53 | 72 |
| [minify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/minify/) | #29 | 63 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 981 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| assets | >100 | 8,135 |
| css | >100 | 10,000 |
| JS | >100 | 8,367 |
| minify | >100 | 553 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Site Assets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/site-assets/) | 400+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 25, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [Custom Upload Folder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-upload-folder/) | 300+ | 4.4/5 (5) | Sep 17, 2022 | 36/100 |
| 3 | [Perform – Optimize Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/perform/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 7, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 4 | [Disable Version Caching – Khanakia](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-version-caching/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Nov 30, 2020 | 33/100 |
| 5 | [Filename based asset cache busting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/filename-based-asset-cache-busting/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Apr 27, 2020 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [Assets to footer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/assets-to-footer/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 20, 2021 | 32/100 |
| 7 | [Assets Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/assets-manager/) | 70+ | 5/5 (4) | Nov 29, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [AssetsMinify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/assetsminify/) | 40+ | 4.9/5 (19) | Apr 20, 2015 | 36/100 |
| 9 | [IntelligenceBank Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/intelligencebank-connector/) | 30+ | — | Sep 25, 2024 | 24/100 |
| 10 | [Dynamic Asset Versioning](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynamic-asset-versioning/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 14, 2016 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Minify safe to use in 2026?
Minify shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Minify?
Minify is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 20,218 times since it launched in May 2012. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Minify work with WordPress 7.1?
Minify 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 Minify last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on September 2, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Minify?
Minify is developed and maintained by Scott Taylor.

### What are the best alternatives to Minify?
The most popular alternatives to Minify are Site Assets (400+ installs), Custom Upload Folder (300+ installs) and Perform (200+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/minify/ · Generated 2026-09-30 08:07 UTC by PageForge