Optimator – Simplify and streamline WordPress by removing unnecessary data and functionalities
Simplify and streamline WordPress by removing unnecessary data and functionalities.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Optimator stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Optimize | >100 |
| performance | >100 |
| speed | >100 |
| tweaks | >100 |
| unbloat | #3 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Optimator
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Fast-loading websites improves the user experience, increases the website views, and can even help with WordPress SEO. Introducing Optimator, the most useful WordPress speed optimization plugin to boost WordPress performance and speed up your website.
✨ FEATURES ✨
** Quick-toggle options **
* Disable emojis
* Disable embeds
* Disable dashicons
* Disable XML-RPC
* Remove jQuery migrate
* Hide WP Version
* Remove wlwmanifest link
* Remove RSD link
* Remove shortlink
* Disable RSS feeds
* Remove RSS feed links
* Disable self pingbacks
* Disable REST API
* Remove REST API links
* Disable Google Maps
* Disable password strength meter
* Disable Comments
* Disable Comments URL
* Add blank favicon
* Disable Global Styles
* Disable HeartBeat
* Set heartbeat frequency
* Limit Post Revisions
* Autosave Interval
* Disable Thumbnail Size
* Disable Medium Size
* Disable Large Size
* Disable Medium Large
* Disable 1536×1536
* Disable 2048×2048
Requirements
To use the plugin there aren’t any extra requirements. But it’s always recommended to use the latest version of WordPress.
Installation
Extract the zip file and just drop the contents in the wp-content/plugins/ directory of your WordPress installation and then activate the Plugin from Plugins page.
Frequently asked questions
Q. Does it work with any theme?
A. Absolutely! It will work with any theme where WordPress core standards have been maintained.
Changelog
v1.0.0 ( Mar 28, 2024 )
- New: Added Disable emojis
- New: Added Disable embeds
- New: Added Disable dashicons
- New: Added Disable XML-RPC
- New: Added Remove jQuery migrate
- New: Added Hide WP Version
- New: Added Remove wlwmanifest link
- New: Added Remove RSD link
- New: Added Remove shortlink
- New: Added Disable RSS feeds
- New: Added Remove RSS feed links
- New: Added Disable self pingbacks
- New: Added Disable REST API
- New: Added Remove REST API links
- New: Added Disable Google Maps
- New: Added Disable password strength meter
- New: Added Disable Comments
- New: Added Disable Comments URL
- New: Added Add blank favicon
- New: Added Disable Global Styles
- New: Added Disable HeartBeat
- New: Added Set heartbeat frequency
- New: Added Limit Post Revisions
- New: Added Autosave Interval
- New: Added Disable Thumbnail Size
- New: Added Disable Medium Size
- New: Added Disable Large Size
- New: Added Disable Medium Large
- New: Added Disable 1536×1536
- New: Added Disable 2048×2048
- Update: Updated the full plugin structure
v0.0.0.1 ( 2022 )
- Initial stable release
Screenshots
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FAQ
Optimator: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
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 60 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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