Speed-Mate
Speed up your WordPress website with Speed-Mate. Caching, asset optimization, lazy loading, and database cleanup made simple and effective.
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Speed-Mate shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Speed-Mate stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| caching | >100 |
| database optimization | >100 |
| Lazy Loading | >100 |
| optimization | >100 |
| speed | >100 |
About Speed-Mate
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Speed-Mate is your go-to solution for improving the performance and speed of your WordPress website. Designed to offer powerful optimization features while remaining easy to use, this plugin ensures that your website runs at top speed without any unnecessary complications.
Features
Caching
– Page Caching: Basic configuration for caching pages for faster loading.
– Browser Caching: Static asset caching for improved load times.
Asset Optimization
– CSS/JS Minification: Reduces file sizes by removing unnecessary spaces, comments, and formatting.
– Lazy Loading for Images: Loads images as users scroll down the page, saving bandwidth and improving performance.
Database Optimization
– Post Revisions Cleanup: Deletes old post revisions to reduce database size.
– Trash and Spam Cleanup: Removes unnecessary data like trashed posts and spam comments.
Performance Analysis
– Page Speed Score: Provides basic performance metrics to evaluate your site’s loading speed.
– Optimization Suggestions: Actionable recommendations to further improve site speed and performance.
Why Choose Speed-Mate?
- Lightweight and beginner-friendly.
- Focuses on essential optimization techniques.
- No coding required—simple setup and configuration.
Note on Privacy
Speed-Mate may utilize Google PageSpeed Insights API to fetch performance metrics. By using this plugin, you agree to the terms of the Google PageSpeed Insights API and its privacy policy:
– Google PageSpeed Insights Terms of Use
– Google Privacy Policy
In addition, Speed-Mate uses Freemius for licensing, analytics, and updates. Freemius collects non-sensitive diagnostic data. For details, refer to:
– Freemius Privacy Policy
– Freemius Terms of Use
Give your WordPress site the performance boost it deserves with Speed-Mate!
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv3.
For details, see https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html.
Installation
- Upload the
Speed-Matefolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory or install the plugin directly through the WordPress plugin repository. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to the Speed-Mate settings page to configure the plugin according to your needs.
Frequently asked questions
Does Speed-Mate require any technical knowledge to use?
Not at all! Speed-Mate is designed to be user-friendly and requires no coding knowledge.
Is Speed-Mate compatible with other caching plugins?
While Speed-Mate can work alongside some optimization tools, it’s recommended to use only one caching plugin at a time to avoid conflicts.
Will Speed-Mate slow down my admin dashboard?
No, Speed-Mate is optimized to run efficiently in the background without affecting your WordPress admin performance.
Can I use Speed-Mate with any theme or plugin?
Yes, Speed-Mate is compatible with most themes and plugins.
Changelog
Updated the readme.txt with more specific info.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Page caching and browser caching.
- CSS/JS and HTML minification.
- Lazy loading for images.
- Post revisions and trash cleanup.
- Basic performance analysis and suggestions.
Screenshots
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FAQ
Speed-Mate: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
Is Speed-Mate free?
Yes. Speed-Mate is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Speed-Mate safe to use in 2026?
Speed-Mate shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Speed-Mate?
Speed-Mate is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,851 times since it launched in February 2025. It was downloaded 163 times in the last 30 days.
Does Speed-Mate work with WordPress 7.1?
Speed-Mate is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Speed-Mate need?
Speed-Mate requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Speed-Mate last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on February 21, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes Speed-Mate?
Speed-Mate is developed and maintained by Akhter-uz-zaman Arif.
What are the best alternatives to Speed-Mate?
The most popular alternatives to Speed-Mate are LiteSpeed Cache (7M+ installs), WP Super Cache (1M+ installs) and Speed Optimizer (1M+ installs).
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