# Templ Optimizer

> Templ Optimizer has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 1.5K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 77/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Templ Optimizer is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 77/100 on our health check.

**Optimize your site and improve its performance with a few clicks.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 12,335
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,504 (+769.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 77/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.4.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 29, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.3+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Templ (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/templ/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/templ-optimizer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [clean-up](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/clean-up/) | #1 | 6 |
| [database](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/database/) | #33 | 323 |
| [Optimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimize/) | #36 | 161 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 1,006 |
| [speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed/) | #29 | 273 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| clean-up | #21 | 5,896 |
| database | >100 | 10,000 |
| Optimize | #69 | 3,170 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| speed | >100 | 5,776 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 63.3%
- 2.4: 26.9%
- 2.0: 6.4%
- 1.2: 3.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Disable Global Style](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-global-style/) | 600+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 1, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill Off Bloat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bloat-buster/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 6, 2024 | 31/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Clean Master – Complete Site Cleanup & Database Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-clean-master/) | 10+ | — | Jan 10, 2026 | 38/100 |
| 5 | [Nova Dashboard Cleanup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nova-dashboard-cleanup/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 7, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 6 | [WUCO – WP Ultimate Cleanup & Optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wuco-wp-ultimate-cleanup-optimization/) | 10+ | — | May 7, 2015 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Templ Optimizer safe to use in 2026?
Templ Optimizer is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 77/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Templ Optimizer?
Templ Optimizer is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,335 times since it launched in November 2021. It was downloaded 1,504 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Templ Optimizer work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Templ Optimizer up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.3 or newer.

### What PHP version does Templ Optimizer need?
Templ Optimizer requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Templ Optimizer last updated?
The latest version, 2.4.0, was released on September 29, 2026 (1 week ago).

### Who makes Templ Optimizer?
Templ Optimizer is developed and maintained by Templ.

### What are the best alternatives to Templ Optimizer?
The most popular alternatives to Templ Optimizer are Disable Global Style (600+ installs), Bloat Buster (30+ installs) and Advanced Clean Master (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/templ-optimizer/ · Generated 2026-10-06 23:25 UTC by PageForge