Rackspace CloudFiles CDN
A plugin that moves attachments to Rackspace Cloudfiles CDN.
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- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Rackspace CloudFiles CDN stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cdn | >100 |
| cloudfiles | #1 |
| rackspace | #13 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 from 3 reviews
About Rackspace CloudFiles CDN
From the official readme · v0.0.3Description
Moves files uploaded through Media Manager to Cloudfiles automatically, and rewrites URL in content. Optionally delete local files after CDN upload.
Beta Version 0.0.3
Still working to get URL rewriting in all cases so you may not want to setup the delete local files cron job yet. This plugin should function as-is when creating a new client project and configuring the CDN prior to adding content. Contact me via Twitter @richardroyal for code suggestions and merge requests.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Click on the CloudFiles CDN link on the admin and enter your API settings and container name.
- Create the container from your CloudFiles account and make it a Public CDN.
- On the admin, click the “Upload Now” button.
- Try adding an image from the media uploader or from within a post. File uploading will be slower due to moving the files to the CDN on the fly.
Changelog
Originating Version.
0.0.2
- Combed through plugin with PHP strict standards to increase compatibility.
- Added configuration instructions.
0.0.1
- Originating Version.
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FAQ
Rackspace CloudFiles CDN: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is Rackspace CloudFiles CDN free?
Yes. Rackspace CloudFiles CDN is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Rackspace CloudFiles CDN safe to use in 2026?
Rackspace CloudFiles CDN shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Rackspace CloudFiles CDN?
Rackspace CloudFiles CDN is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,062 times since it launched in September 2013. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.
Does Rackspace CloudFiles CDN work with WordPress 7.1?
Rackspace CloudFiles CDN 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 Rackspace CloudFiles CDN last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.3, was released on April 7, 2014 (13 years ago).
Who makes Rackspace CloudFiles CDN?
Rackspace CloudFiles CDN is developed and maintained by Richard Royal.
What are the best alternatives to Rackspace CloudFiles CDN?
The most popular alternatives to Rackspace CloudFiles CDN are W3 Total Cache (900K+ installs), SpeedyCache (500K+ installs) and Breeze Cache (300K+ installs).
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