WP CDN Rewrite
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.
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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.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP CDN Rewrite stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cdn | >100 |
| rewrite | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 from 9 reviews
About WP CDN Rewrite
From the official readme · v0.4.0Description
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.
This plugin requires the use of the Voce Settings API library.
If using Composer for dependency management, you can alternatively, after including the plugin files, run composer install to retreive the Voce Settings API dependency.
Installation
- Upload
cdn-rewriteto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Once the plugin has been activated, navigate to the CDN Rewrite settings page and set the appropriate settings.
Changelog
0.4.0
- Fixing bug with relative protocol and explicitly checking scheme
0.3.0
- Abstracting logic from wp-cdn-rewrite.php in order for the
class_existscheck to work as intended when APC cache is enabled
0.2.1
- Updating version numbers and change logs
0.2.0
- Testing WordPress 4.4
- Adding srcset support
0.1.5
- Testing with WordPress 4.1
0.1.4
- Fixing error when file does not exist and fixing _doing_it_wrong call
For developers
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FAQ
WP CDN Rewrite: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
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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