# Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator

> Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator has 10+ active installs and 35 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**The Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator plugin enables you to post an entry with selected text of any web-page to your WordPress blog.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,704
- **Downloads (30 days):** 35 (+45.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 21, 2009
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** anantgarg (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/anantgarg/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-internet-explorer-8-accelerator/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [accelerator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/accelerator/) | #2 | 2 |
| [ie8](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ie8/) | #3 | 4 |
| [internet explorer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/internet-explorer/) | #21 | 23 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| accelerator | #53 | 55 |
| ie8 | >100 | 127 |
| internet explorer | >100 | 454 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Accelerator for Chinese](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-accelerator-for-chinese/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 21, 2016 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator free?
Yes. Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator safe to use in 2026?
Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator?
Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,704 times since it launched in March 2009. It was downloaded 35 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator work with WordPress 7.1?
Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator is officially tested up to WordPress 2.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 21, 2009 (18 years ago).

### Who makes Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator?
Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator is developed and maintained by anantgarg.

### What are the best alternatives to Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator?
The most popular alternatives to Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator are WP Accelerator for Chinese (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordpress-internet-explorer-8-accelerator/ · Generated 2026-10-13 12:11 UTC by PageForge