# Simple DNS Prefetch

> Simple DNS Prefetch has 200+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 96 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple DNS Prefetch shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**DNS resolution time can lead to a significant amount of user perceived latency. The time that DNS resolution takes is highly variable. Latency delays range from around 1ms (locally cached results) to commonly reported…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 5,727
- **Downloads (30 days):** 96 (+9.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.5.2
- **Last updated:** Jun 8, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** andrewmoof (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/andrewmoof/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-dns-prefetch/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [dns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dns/) | #1 | 19 |
| [DNS Prefetch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dns-prefetch/) | #1 | 3 |
| [optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimization/) | #50 | 376 |
| [prefetch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/prefetch/) | #6 | 22 |
| [speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed/) | #52 | 272 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| dns | >100 | 728 |
| DNS Prefetch | >100 | 138 |
| optimization | >100 | 5,324 |
| prefetch | >100 | 222 |
| speed | >100 | 5,739 |

## Version adoption

- 0.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [CCPA Opt-Out by CookiePro](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookiepro-ccpa/) | 100+ | 3.6/5 (8) | Oct 12, 2021 | 31/100 |
| 3 | [ES Football Bypass for Cloudflare](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/es-football-bypass-for-cloudflare/) | 80+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 22, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 4 | [DNS Prefetch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dns-prefetch/) | 60+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Jan 20, 2015 | 31/100 |
| 5 | [DNS Manager for Cloudflare](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dns-manager-for-cloudflare/) | 60+ | — | Sep 9, 2025 | 34/100 |
| 6 | [EDH Bad Bots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edh-bad-bots/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 11, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 7 | [eMail Domain Check Processor for Caldera Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf-email-domain-check/) | 10+ | — | Nov 24, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Freenauta DNS CF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/freenauta-dns-cf/) | 10+ | — | Mar 9, 2025 | 26/100 |
| 9 | [QAS Domain Checker – WHOIS RDAP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/qas-domain-rdap-whois/) | <10 | — | Aug 14, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 10 | [Notify.domains Domain Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/notify-domains-domain-monitor/) | <10 | — | Aug 28, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 11 | [DamaSoft Email Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/damasoft-email-security/) | <10 | — | Sep 30, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple DNS Prefetch free?
Yes. Simple DNS Prefetch is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple DNS Prefetch safe to use in 2026?
Simple DNS Prefetch shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple DNS Prefetch?
Simple DNS Prefetch is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,727 times since it launched in September 2017. It was downloaded 96 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple DNS Prefetch work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple DNS Prefetch is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simple DNS Prefetch last updated?
The latest version, 0.5.2, was released on June 8, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Simple DNS Prefetch?
Simple DNS Prefetch is developed and maintained by andrewmoof.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple DNS Prefetch?
The most popular alternatives to Simple DNS Prefetch are CCPA Opt-Out by CookiePro (100+ installs), ES Football Bypass for Clou… (80+ installs) and DNS Prefetch (60+ installs).


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