# Oxyplug Prefetch & Prerender

> Oxyplug Prefetch & Prerender has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 179 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 71/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Oxyplug Prefetch & Prerender is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

**Faster loading next pages by prerendering/prefetching all links a user hovers or addresses you prefer. It improves UX and Core Web Vitals score.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 6,690
- **Downloads (30 days):** 179 (-35.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 71/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 3.1.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 31, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.3+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Oxyplug Team (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/oxyplug/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/oxyplug-prefetch/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [core web vitals](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/core-web-vitals/) | #19 | 94 |
| [oxy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/oxy/) | #1 | 3 |
| [prefetch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/prefetch/) | #8 | 22 |
| [prerender](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/prerender/) | #2 | 10 |
| [speculationrules](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speculationrules/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| core web vitals | #61 | 674 |
| oxy | #1 | 8 |
| prefetch | #2 | 222 |
| prerender | #2 | 37 |
| speculationrules | #1 | 6 |

## Version adoption

- 3.1: 72.8%
- 3.0: 27.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,225) | Sep 13, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Autoptimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autoptimize/) | 800K+ | 4.7/5 (1,428) | Sep 26, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 3 | [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 |
| 4 | [Speed Booster Pack ⚡ PageSpeed Optimization Suite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speed-booster-pack/) | 8K+ | 4.3/5 (186) | May 8, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 5 | [Cloudinary – Deliver Images and Videos at Scale](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cloudinary-image-management-and-manipulation-in-the-cloud-cdn/) | 5K+ | 4/5 (64) | Sep 23, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 6 | [Solid Performance – Your No-Code Caching, Performance, & Page Speed Solution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/solid-performance/) | 4K+ | 4.3/5 (3) | May 28, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 7 | [AEH Speed Optimization: Browser Cache, Optimized Minify, Lazy Loading & Image Optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-expires-headers/) | 2K+ | 3.2/5 (20) | Sep 14, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [EasyFonts – Host Google Fonts Locally, Fast & Auto-Optimize, GDPR Compliant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easyfonts/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (6) | Jul 17, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 9 | [Ubersuggest SEO Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ubersuggest-seo-tools/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 11, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 10 | [Core Web Vitals & PageSpeed Booster](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/core-web-vitals-pagespeed-booster/) | 1K+ | 3.9/5 (15) | Sep 21, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Oxyplug Prefetch & Prerender free?
Yes. Oxyplug Prefetch & Prerender is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Oxyplug Prefetch & Prerender safe to use in 2026?
Oxyplug Prefetch & Prerender is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Oxyplug Prefetch & Prerender?
Oxyplug Prefetch & Prerender is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,690 times since it launched in January 2022. It was downloaded 179 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Oxyplug Prefetch & Prerender work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Oxyplug Prefetch & Prerender up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.3 or newer.

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

### When was Oxyplug Prefetch & Prerender last updated?
The latest version, 3.1.2, was released on August 31, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Oxyplug Prefetch & Prerender?
Oxyplug Prefetch & Prerender is developed and maintained by Oxyplug Team.

### What are the best alternatives to Oxyplug Prefetch & Prerender?
The most popular alternatives to Oxyplug Prefetch & Prerender are WP Fastest Cache (1M+ installs), Autoptimize (800K+ installs) and NitroPack (90K+ installs).


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