# Plugin Optimizer – Speed Up Your WordPress Like Never Before

> Plugin Optimizer has 70+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews and 117 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Plugin Optimizer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 70+
- **Total downloads:** 7,143
- **Downloads (30 days):** 117 (+0.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.7
- **Last updated:** Feb 24, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.14
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** pluginoptimizer (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pluginoptimizer/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/plugin-optimizer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimization/) | #70 | 375 |
| [Page Speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-speed/) | #22 | 71 |
| [Plugin Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-optimizer/) | #1 | 1 |
| [save time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/save-time/) | #1 | 1 |
| [speed up](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed-up/) | #3 | 10 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| optimization | >100 | 5,311 |
| Page Speed | >100 | 5,208 |
| Plugin Optimizer | >100 | 982 |
| save time | >100 | 10,000 |
| speed up | >100 | 3,680 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [AMP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/amp/) | 400K+ | 3.8/5 (367) | Apr 10, 2025 | 57/100 |
| 2 | [Performance Lab](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/performance-lab/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (51) | Aug 26, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [Optimization Detective](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/optimization-detective/) | 60K+ | 4.3/5 (3) | Aug 26, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 4 | [Image Prioritizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-prioritizer/) | 40K+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 26, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [CompressX — AVIF & WebP Converter, Media Replacement](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/compressx/) | 40K+ | 5/5 (194) | Jul 29, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [WP Meteor Website Speed Optimization Addon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-meteor/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (77) | Jun 10, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 7 | [Flying Pages: Preload Pages for Faster Navigation & Improved User Experience](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flying-pages/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (79) | May 20, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 8 | [Delete Duplicate Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/delete-duplicate-posts/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (153) | Sep 23, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 9 | [PhastPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/phastpress/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (99) | Aug 13, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 10 | [Featherweight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-disable/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (45) | Jun 13, 2026 | 75/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Plugin Optimizer safe to use in 2026?
Plugin Optimizer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Plugin Optimizer?
Plugin Optimizer is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,143 times since it launched in March 2021. It was downloaded 117 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Plugin Optimizer work with WordPress 7.1?
Plugin Optimizer is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.14, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Plugin Optimizer need?
Plugin Optimizer requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Plugin Optimizer last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.7, was released on February 24, 2023 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Plugin Optimizer?
Plugin Optimizer is developed and maintained by pluginoptimizer.

### What are the best alternatives to Plugin Optimizer?
The most popular alternatives to Plugin Optimizer are AMP (400K+ installs), Performance Lab (100K+ installs) and Optimization Detective (60K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plugin-optimizer/ · Generated 2026-09-28 20:52 UTC by PageForge