# Unplug

> Unplug has 10+ active installs and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Unplug shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 533
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (-4.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 3, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mulberry Tech (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/stonechurch/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/unplug/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 1,058 |
| [plugin analysis](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-analysis/) | #1 | 1 |
| [plugin cleanup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-cleanup/) | #2 | 3 |
| [plugin optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-optimization/) | #1 | 1 |
| [speed optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed-optimization/) | #16 | 25 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| plugin analysis | >100 | 2,665 |
| plugin cleanup | >100 | 6,314 |
| plugin optimization | >100 | 5,479 |
| speed optimization | >100 | 1,640 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [LiteSpeed Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/litespeed-cache/) | 7M+ | 4.8/5 (2,777) | Oct 20, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack/) | 3M+ | 3.7/5 (2,406) | Oct 12, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 3 | [WP Super Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-super-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.3/5 (1,346) | Sep 30, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 4 | [Speed Optimizer – The All-In-One Performance-Boosting Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sg-cachepress/) | 1M+ | 4.2/5 (641) | Oct 20, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,227) | Oct 10, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [ManageWP Worker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/worker/) | 1M+ | 4.6/5 (679) | Aug 21, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 7 | [Image Optimizer – Compress Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-optimization/) | 1M+ | 1.7/5 (80) | Sep 22, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 8 | [W3 Total Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/w3-total-cache/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (5,420) | Oct 20, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Autoptimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autoptimize/) | 800K+ | 4.7/5 (1,428) | Sep 26, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 10 | [Redis Object Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redis-cache/) | 500K+ | 4.5/5 (179) | Sep 18, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Unplug safe to use in 2026?
Unplug shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Unplug?
Unplug is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 533 times since it launched in September 2025. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Unplug work with WordPress 7.1?
Unplug is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Unplug last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on September 3, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Unplug?
Unplug is developed and maintained by Mulberry Tech.

### What are the best alternatives to Unplug?
The most popular alternatives to Unplug are LiteSpeed Cache (7M+ installs), Jetpack (3M+ installs) and WP Super Cache (1M+ installs).


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