# WP CDN Rewrite

> WP CDN Rewrite has 100+ active installs, a 4.4/5 rating from 9 reviews and 148 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP CDN Rewrite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows you to rewrite the root url of assets, css, and js files. This allows you to load these resources from an external URL improving the page load time by taking advantage of parallel browser requests.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 21,998
- **Downloads (30 days):** 148 (+42.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.4/5 from 9 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.4.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 27, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.5.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Chris Scott (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/chrisscott/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-cdn-rewrite/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cdn](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cdn/) | #40 | 174 |
| [rewrite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rewrite/) | #5 | 26 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cdn | >100 | 3,709 |
| rewrite | >100 | 3,444 |

## Version adoption

- 0.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [W3 Total Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/w3-total-cache/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (5,420) | Oct 1, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 2 | [SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speedycache/) | 500K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Oct 8, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Breeze Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breeze/) | 300K+ | 3.6/5 (126) | Oct 5, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 4 | [Super Page Cache – Cloudflare Cache, Page Speed & Core Web Vitals](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-cloudflare-page-cache/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (515) | Oct 5, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 5 | [bunny.net – WordPress CDN Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bunnycdn/) | 10K+ | 3.1/5 (21) | Aug 19, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 6 | [Pantheon Advanced Page Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pantheon-advanced-page-cache/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 16, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 7 | [CDN Enabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cdn-enabler/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (51) | Mar 2, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 8 | [Use Google Libraries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/use-google-libraries/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (47) | Nov 28, 2017 | 44/100 |
| 9 | [Advanced Media Offloader – Offload Media to Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2, DigitalOcean Spaces & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-media-offloader/) | 7K+ | 4.7/5 (47) | Sep 9, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 10 | [Jetpack VideoPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-videopress/) | 7K+ | 4/5 (16) | Oct 7, 2026 | 84/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP CDN Rewrite safe to use in 2026?
WP CDN Rewrite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP CDN Rewrite?
WP CDN Rewrite is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 21,998 times since it launched in January 2014. It was downloaded 148 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP CDN Rewrite work with WordPress 7.1?
WP CDN Rewrite is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP CDN Rewrite last updated?
The latest version, 0.4.0, was released on September 27, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes WP CDN Rewrite?
WP CDN Rewrite is developed and maintained by Chris Scott.

### What are the best alternatives to WP CDN Rewrite?
The most popular alternatives to WP CDN Rewrite are W3 Total Cache (900K+ installs), SpeedyCache (500K+ installs) and Breeze Cache (300K+ installs).


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