# Smart WordPress

> Smart WordPress has 20+ active installs and 58 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Smart WordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,575
- **Downloads (30 days):** 58 (+81.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 4, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.32
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ggriesser (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ggriesser/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-wp/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | >100 | 442 |
| [cache-control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache-control/) | #3 | 5 |
| [caching](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/caching/) | #63 | 119 |
| [etag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/etag/) | #1 | 1 |
| [last-modified](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/last-modified/) | #13 | 18 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cache | >100 | 8,790 |
| cache-control | >100 | 4,279 |
| caching | >100 | 5,903 |
| etag | #74 | 79 |
| last-modified | >100 | 945 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Super Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-super-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.3/5 (1,346) | Sep 30, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,225) | Sep 13, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-optimize/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (2,614) | Sep 21, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speedycache/) | 600K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Sep 23, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Breeze Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breeze/) | 300K+ | 3.6/5 (126) | Sep 29, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 6 | [OMGF / GDPR/DSGVO Compliant, Faster Google Fonts. Easy.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/host-webfonts-local/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (213) | Sep 30, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Jetpack Boost – Website Speed, Performance and Critical CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-boost/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (608) | Oct 2, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 8 | [Aruba HiSpeed Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aruba-hispeed-cache/) | 100K+ | 3/5 (10) | Sep 22, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [Cache Enabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cache-enabler/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (139) | Sep 27, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [NitroPack – Performance, Page Speed & Cache Plugin for Core Web Vitals, CDN & Image Optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nitropack/) | 90K+ | 4.3/5 (311) | Sep 25, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Smart WordPress safe to use in 2026?
Smart WordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Smart WordPress?
Smart WordPress is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,575 times since it launched in January 2017. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Smart WordPress work with WordPress 7.1?
Smart WordPress is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Smart WordPress last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on August 4, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Smart WordPress?
Smart WordPress is developed and maintained by ggriesser.

### What are the best alternatives to Smart WordPress?
The most popular alternatives to Smart WordPress are WP Super Cache (1M+ installs), WP Fastest Cache (1M+ installs) and WP-Optimize (1M+ installs).


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