# Shift8 CDN

> Shift8 CDN has 500+ active installs, a 4.4/5 rating from 40 reviews and 233 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 56/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Shift8 CDN works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.

**This is a plugin that integrates a 100% free CDN service operated by Shift8, for your WordPress site. What this means is that you can simply install this plugin, activate and register with our CDN service and all of…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 73,368
- **Downloads (30 days):** 233 (+22.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.4/5 from 40 reviews
- **Health score:** 56/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.0.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 10, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** shift8 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shift8/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/shift8-cdn/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cdn](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cdn/) | #25 | 174 |
| [content delivery network](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-delivery-network/) | #2 | 17 |
| [free cdn](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/free-cdn/) | #1 | 5 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 1,033 |
| [speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed/) | #37 | 279 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cdn | #12 | 3,803 |
| content delivery network | #31 | 952 |
| free cdn | #5 | 2,232 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| speed | >100 | 5,877 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 48.7%
- 1.70: 16.9%
- 1.68: 9.2%
- 1.72: 5.3%
- Other: 19.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [W3 Total Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/w3-total-cache/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (5,420) | Oct 1, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 2 | [SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speedycache/) | 500K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Oct 8, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Breeze Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breeze/) | 300K+ | 3.6/5 (132) | Oct 13, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 4 | [Super Page Cache – Cloudflare Cache, Page Speed & Core Web Vitals](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-cloudflare-page-cache/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (515) | Oct 5, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [bunny.net – WordPress CDN Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bunnycdn/) | 10K+ | 3.1/5 (21) | Aug 19, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 6 | [Pantheon Advanced Page Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pantheon-advanced-page-cache/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 16, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 7 | [CDN Enabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cdn-enabler/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (51) | Mar 2, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 8 | [Use Google Libraries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/use-google-libraries/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (47) | Nov 28, 2017 | 44/100 |
| 9 | [Advanced Media Offloader – Offload Media to Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2, DigitalOcean Spaces & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-media-offloader/) | 7K+ | 4.7/5 (47) | Oct 13, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 10 | [Jetpack VideoPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-videopress/) | 7K+ | 4/5 (16) | Oct 7, 2026 | 84/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift8 CDN free?
Yes. Shift8 CDN is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Shift8 CDN safe to use in 2026?
Shift8 CDN works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Shift8 CDN?
Shift8 CDN is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 73,368 times since it launched in May 2019. It was downloaded 233 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Shift8 CDN work with WordPress 7.1?
Shift8 CDN is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Shift8 CDN need?
Shift8 CDN requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Shift8 CDN last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on February 10, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes Shift8 CDN?
Shift8 CDN is developed and maintained by shift8.

### What are the best alternatives to Shift8 CDN?
The most popular alternatives to Shift8 CDN are W3 Total Cache (900K+ installs), SpeedyCache (500K+ installs) and Breeze Cache (300K+ installs).


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