Rackspace CDN
Syncs and serves all of your WordPress media via Rackspace's Cloud Files CDN.
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- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.0 (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 Rackspace CDN stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cdn | >100 |
| cloud files | >100 |
| files | >100 |
| rackspace | #12 |
| sync | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 from 10 reviews
About Rackspace CDN
From the official readme · v1.3.1Description
Syncs and serves all of your WordPress media via Rackspace’s Cloud Files CDN. You can sync the media and keep it on your local server (using disk space on both your local server and the CDN) or you can opt to remove media from your local server once it has been synced to the CDN (saving you disk space and bandwidth at your hosting provider, reducing your costs).
Version 1.3.1
Service affecting bug fix.
Installation
- Upload plugin to ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ OR install from WP plugin directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Use it! Save money!
Changelog
Service affecting bug fix.
0.0.1
- Initial version.
0.0.2
- General bug fixes
- Added custom CNAME option.
0.0.7
- General bug fixes
- Removed code that was no longer needed
- Fixed issue with adding media to old pages breaking URLs
1.0
- General bug fixes
- Other changes to improve and speed up functionality, this version is much quicker
- Added latest version of php-opencloud (if PHP 5.3.3 or greater)
- Added content types to old version of php-opencloud, new version supports it as well
1.0.1
- Added uninstall hook to remove options when uninstalled.
1.1.0
- General bug fixes
- Added much anticipated sync feature
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FAQ
Rackspace CDN: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
Is Rackspace CDN free?
Yes. Rackspace CDN is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Rackspace CDN safe to use in 2026?
Rackspace CDN shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Rackspace CDN?
Rackspace CDN is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,325 times since it launched in May 2014. It was downloaded 35 times in the last 30 days.
Does Rackspace CDN work with WordPress 7.1?
Rackspace CDN is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Rackspace CDN last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.1, was released on October 14, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes Rackspace CDN?
Rackspace CDN is developed and maintained by paypromedia.
What are the best alternatives to Rackspace CDN?
The most popular alternatives to Rackspace CDN are W3 Total Cache (900K+ installs), SpeedyCache (500K+ installs) and Breeze Cache (300K+ installs).
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