PerfGrid Optimizer
PerfGrid Optimizer plugin to allow for easier performance optimizations with CDNs and image optimization services. The PerfGrid Optimizer is a plugin that introduces various helper features for the PerfGrid Optimizer…
Use with caution
PerfGrid Optimizer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where PerfGrid Optimizer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| File Busting | #24 |
| optimization | >100 |
| PerfGrid | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About PerfGrid Optimizer
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
PerfGrid Optimizer plugin to allow for easier performance optimizations with CDNs and image optimization services. The PerfGrid Optimizer is a plugin that introduces various helper features for the PerfGrid Optimizer features offered at PerfGrid. As more features are added, they’ll all be opt-in and off by default.
Changelog:
1.0.3 (2026-06-08)
- Replaced direct
.htaccessfilesystem operations with WordPress native helpers. - Disabled asset URL rewriting when
.htaccessrules cannot be installed. - Disabled stylesheet URL rewriting when LiteSpeed Cache CSS Combine is enabled.
- Updated “Tested up to” to 7.0.
1.0.2 (2026-05-19)
- Updated “Tested up to” from 6.7.2 to 6.9.4.
1.0.1 (2025-02-24)
- Fix for “undefined array key ‘path'” error in perfgrid-optimizer.php.
1.0.0 (2024-11-06)
- Initial release of the PerfGrid Optimizer plugin with the following features:
- Auto purge URLs: Automatically purges URLs from the cache when the file is updated by checking the file modification time.
Features
- Auto purge URLs: Automatically purges URLs from the cache when the file is updated by checking the file modification time.
Special Thanks
- WP Rocket for the inspiration and some code snippets.
- Interoke Digital for the initial work on the plugin “Filename based asset cache busting”, which was used as a base for this feature.
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FAQ
PerfGrid Optimizer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is PerfGrid Optimizer free?
Yes. PerfGrid Optimizer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is PerfGrid Optimizer safe to use in 2026?
PerfGrid Optimizer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.
How many websites use PerfGrid Optimizer?
PerfGrid Optimizer is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,002 times since it launched in November 2024. It was downloaded 82 times in the last 30 days.
Does PerfGrid Optimizer work with WordPress 7.1?
PerfGrid Optimizer is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does PerfGrid Optimizer need?
PerfGrid Optimizer requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was PerfGrid Optimizer last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on June 8, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes PerfGrid Optimizer?
PerfGrid Optimizer is developed and maintained by LucasRolff.
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