Output Optimizer
Removes line-breaks, tabs, double space, html comments and wordpress head-data from html output.
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Output Optimizer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.4 (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 Output Optimizer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Optimize | >100 |
| optimizer | >100 |
| output | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Output Optimizer
From the official readme · v1.2.1Description
Removes line-breaks, tabs, double space, html comments and wordpress head-data from html output.
Installation
- Upload
output-optimizer.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/output-optimizer/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
1.2.1
Changed plugin paths and filename.
1.2
Added real donation link
1.1
- Removes feed_links_extra
- Removes feed_links
- Removes rsd_link
- Removes wlwmanifest_link
- Removes index_rel_link
- Removes wp_generator
1.0
- Released first stable version
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FAQ
Output Optimizer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is Output Optimizer free?
Yes. Output Optimizer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Output Optimizer safe to use in 2026?
Output Optimizer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Output Optimizer?
Output Optimizer is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,634 times since it launched in February 2012. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.
Does Output Optimizer work with WordPress 7.1?
Output Optimizer is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Output Optimizer last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on November 9, 2012 (14 years ago).
Who makes Output Optimizer?
Output Optimizer is developed and maintained by Menkii.
What are the best alternatives to Output Optimizer?
The most popular alternatives to Output Optimizer are LiteSpeed Cache (7M+ installs), WP Fastest Cache (1M+ installs) and W3 Total Cache (900K+ installs).
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