# Best Optimisation Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 13 optimisation plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: LWS Cleaner, LWS Tools, PhastPress.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [LWS Cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lws-cleaner/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (16) | Jun 15, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 2 | [LWS Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lws-tools/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Jun 15, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 3 | [PhastPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/phastpress/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (99) | Aug 13, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [BetterBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/betterblocks/) | 100+ | — | Aug 25, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 5 | [Parallelize Downloads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parallelize-downloads/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | Feb 20, 2017 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [Plugin Fazaé WP Booster](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fazae-wp-booster/) | 10+ | — | Jul 6, 2023 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Assetbroom – Unused Media & Duplicate Image Cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/assetbroom-media-cleaner/) | 10+ | — | Sep 23, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 8 | [Convert to AVIF and Optimise](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/convert-to-avif-and-optimise/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Nov 12, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 9 | [Whippet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/whippet/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 12, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 10 | [Improved Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/improved-gallery/) | 10+ | — | Aug 29, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [Energy Saver](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/energy-saver/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 5, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 12 | [Monetate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/monetate/) | 10+ | — | Dec 7, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 13 | [DirtyTackle Performance Cleanup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dirtytackle-performance-cleanup/) | <10 | — | Apr 28, 2026 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular optimisation plugin for WordPress?
LWS Cleaner is the most popular optimisation plugin with 20K+ active installs and a 4.8/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many optimisation plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 13 plugins tagged “optimisation” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which optimisation plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, PhastPress has the highest rating at 4.9/5 from 99 reviews.

### Are these optimisation plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 13 optimisation plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimisation/ · Generated 2026-10-04 11:03 UTC by PageForge