# Optimator – Simplify and streamline WordPress by removing unnecessary data and functionalities

> Optimator has 10+ active installs and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Optimator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**Simplify and streamline WordPress by removing unnecessary data and functionalities.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,670
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (+35% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 10, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Engramium (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/engramium/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/optimator/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Optimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimize/) | #87 | 161 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 1,017 |
| [speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed/) | >100 | 275 |
| [tweaks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tweaks/) | #10 | 16 |
| [unbloat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/unbloat/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Optimize | >100 | 3,187 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| speed | >100 | 5,827 |
| tweaks | >100 | 3,093 |
| unbloat | #3 | 4 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [LiteSpeed Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/litespeed-cache/) | 7M+ | 4.8/5 (2,776) | Sep 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,225) | Oct 10, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [W3 Total Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/w3-total-cache/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (5,420) | Oct 1, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 4 | [Autoptimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autoptimize/) | 800K+ | 4.7/5 (1,428) | Sep 26, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 5 | [WP-Sweep](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-sweep/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (138) | Aug 24, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 6 | [Aruba HiSpeed Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aruba-hispeed-cache/) | 100K+ | 3/5 (10) | Sep 22, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 7 | [Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize & Clean Database to Speed Up Site Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-database-cleaner/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,961) | Aug 20, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 8 | [Disable and Remove Google Fonts / GDPR & DSGVO friendly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-remove-google-fonts/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (46) | Sep 13, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [10Web Booster – Website speed optimization, Cache & Page Speed optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tenweb-speed-optimizer/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (405) | Oct 9, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 10 | [A2 Optimized WP – Turbocharge and secure your WordPress site](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/a2-optimized-wp/) | 60K+ | 3.1/5 (43) | Feb 10, 2025 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Optimator safe to use in 2026?
Optimator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Optimator?
Optimator is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,670 times since it launched in March 2021. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Optimator work with WordPress 7.1?
Optimator is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Optimator last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on January 10, 2026 (9 months ago).

### Who makes Optimator?
Optimator is developed and maintained by Engramium.

### What are the best alternatives to Optimator?
The most popular alternatives to Optimator are LiteSpeed Cache (7M+ installs), WP Fastest Cache (1M+ installs) and W3 Total Cache (900K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/optimator/ · Generated 2026-10-11 04:54 UTC by PageForge