# Torque – Optimise the transport of your Website

> Torque has <10 active installs and 188 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Torque 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.

**A Wordpress plugin to optimise the transport of your website to the client. Reduce the load on your server and make your Wordpress website fly!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 9,438
- **Downloads (30 days):** 188 (+14.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 30, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Hexydec (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hexydec/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/torque/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [minification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/minification/) | #8 | 10 |
| [minify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/minify/) | #58 | 63 |
| [optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimization/) | >100 | 376 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 988 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,597 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| minification | >100 | 494 |
| minify | >100 | 556 |
| optimization | >100 | 5,321 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [CSS Minify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/css-optimizer/) | 200+ | 2.3/5 (3) | Jan 2, 2018 | 25/100 |
| 2 | [CSS Above The Fold](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/css-above-the-fold/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 31, 2015 | 33/100 |
| 3 | [SpeedyGo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speedy-go/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 25, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 4 | [WE – Minify HTML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/we-minify-html/) | 50+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 3, 2025 | 53/100 |
| 5 | [LC Scripts Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lc-scripts-optimizer/) | 20+ | — | Mar 9, 2026 | 39/100 |
| 6 | [Smart Optimizer – Instantly Boost Page Speed with One-Click Optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-optimizer/) | 10+ | — | May 17, 2025 | 32/100 |
| 7 | [CC-Minify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cc-minify/) | 10+ | — | Nov 15, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [RapidPress – Turbocharge Website Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rapidpress/) | <10 | 5/5 (2) | Apr 7, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 10 | [minify html – jesus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/minify-html-jesus/) | <10 | — | Mar 16, 2022 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Torque safe to use in 2026?
Torque 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 Torque?
Torque is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,438 times since it launched in September 2021. It was downloaded 188 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Torque work with WordPress 7.1?
Torque is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Torque need?
Torque requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Torque last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on January 30, 2025 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Torque?
Torque is developed and maintained by Hexydec.

### What are the best alternatives to Torque?
The most popular alternatives to Torque are CSS Minify (200+ installs), CSS Above The Fold (200+ installs) and SpeedyGo (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/torque/ · Generated 2026-09-30 21:12 UTC by PageForge