# Solid Performance – Your No-Code Caching, Performance, & Page Speed Solution

> Solid Performance has 4K+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 3 reviews and 810 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 51/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Solid Performance works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 4K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

**Solid Performance is a no-code solution for increasing the page performance of your WordPress website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 4K+
- **Total downloads:** 34,641
- **Downloads (30 days):** 810 (-17.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 51/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.0.1
- **Last updated:** May 28, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nexcess (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/stellarwp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/solid-performance/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | #49 | 437 |
| [caching](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/caching/) | #18 | 117 |
| [core web vitals](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/core-web-vitals/) | #6 | 92 |
| [Page Speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-speed/) | #9 | 72 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | #83 | 974 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cache | >100 | 8,489 |
| caching | #18 | 5,724 |
| core web vitals | #25 | 654 |
| Page Speed | #20 | 5,185 |
| performance | #10 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 84.8%
- 1.8: 9.1%
- 1.9: 6%

## 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) | Aug 26, 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 | 97/100 |
| 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 24, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [OMGF / GDPR/DSGVO Compliant, Faster Google Fonts. Easy.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/host-webfonts-local/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (212) | Sep 22, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 7 | [Jetpack Boost – Website Speed, Performance and Critical CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-boost/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (607) | Sep 16, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 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) | Mar 2, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 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 Solid Performance free?
Yes. Solid Performance is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Solid Performance safe to use in 2026?
Solid Performance works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 4K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Solid Performance?
Solid Performance is active on 4K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 34,641 times since it launched in August 2024. It was downloaded 810 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Solid Performance work with WordPress 7.1?
Solid Performance is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Solid Performance last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on May 28, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Solid Performance?
Solid Performance is developed and maintained by Nexcess.

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


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