# SlimPress – Disable Unused Features, Heartbeat & XML-RPC

> SlimPress has 30+ active installs and 679 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 67/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** SlimPress is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 671
- **Downloads (30 days):** 679 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 67/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.7.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 10, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mac (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/macvej/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/slimpress/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [disable](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable/) | #85 | 163 |
| [heartbeat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/heartbeat/) | #6 | 17 |
| [optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimization/) | #97 | 389 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 1,052 |
| [xml-rpc](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/xml-rpc/) | #12 | 39 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| disable | >100 | 10,000 |
| heartbeat | #33 | 507 |
| optimization | >100 | 5,474 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| xml-rpc | #74 | 793 |

## Version adoption

- 1.7: 63.9%
- 1.6: 36.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Classic Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-widgets/) | 2M+ | 4.9/5 (272) | Dec 8, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 2 | [Disable Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments-rb/) | 100K+ | 3.8/5 (25) | Sep 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-emojis/) | 60K+ | 5/5 (108) | Jun 5, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [Disable Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-search/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (16) | Apr 14, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 5 | [Disable WP REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-wp-rest-api/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (36) | Aug 10, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [Disable Everything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-everything/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (6) | Jul 28, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 7 | [Disable auto-update Email Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-auto-update-email-notifications/) | 30K+ | 4.5/5 (15) | Jan 21, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 8 | [Disable Feeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-feeds/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (31) | Mar 30, 2018 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Disable Author Archives](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-author-archives/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Aug 21, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 10 | [Disable Feeds WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-feeds-wp/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (7) | May 29, 2026 | 59/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SlimPress safe to use in 2026?
SlimPress is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SlimPress?
SlimPress is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 671 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 679 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SlimPress work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested SlimPress up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.8 or newer.

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

### When was SlimPress last updated?
The latest version, 1.7.0, was released on October 10, 2026 (1 week ago).

### Who makes SlimPress?
SlimPress is developed and maintained by Mac.

### What are the best alternatives to SlimPress?
The most popular alternatives to SlimPress are Classic Widgets (2M+ installs), Disable Comments (100K+ installs) and Disable Emojis (GDPR friend… (60K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slimpress/ · Generated 2026-10-20 07:38 UTC by PageForge