# WP CSS Merge

> WP CSS Merge has <10 active installs and 95 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** WP CSS Merge works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**WP CSS Merge reduces compatible frontend stylesheet requests by combining local CSS files into cached bundles.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,741
- **Downloads (30 days):** 95 (-22.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.0.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 5, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** digitalapps (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/digitalapps/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-css-merge/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | >100 | 448 |
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | >100 | 354 |
| [optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimization/) | >100 | 387 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 1,018 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cache | >100 | 9,023 |
| css | >100 | 10,000 |
| optimization | >100 | 5,392 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Super Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-super-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.3/5 (1,346) | Sep 30, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,225) | Oct 10, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-optimize/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (2,616) | Sep 21, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speedycache/) | 500K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Oct 8, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Breeze Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breeze/) | 300K+ | 3.6/5 (126) | Oct 5, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [OMGF / GDPR/DSGVO Compliant, Faster Google Fonts. Easy.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/host-webfonts-local/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (213) | Sep 30, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Jetpack Boost – Website Speed, Performance and Critical CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-boost/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (609) | Oct 8, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 8 | [Aruba HiSpeed Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aruba-hispeed-cache/) | 100K+ | 3/5 (10) | Sep 22, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [Cache Enabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cache-enabler/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (139) | Sep 27, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [NitroPack – Performance, Page Speed & Cache Plugin for Core Web Vitals, CDN & Image Optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nitropack/) | 90K+ | 4.3/5 (311) | Sep 25, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP CSS Merge safe to use in 2026?
WP CSS Merge works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP CSS Merge?
WP CSS Merge is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,741 times since it launched in October 2019. It was downloaded 95 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP CSS Merge work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested WP CSS Merge up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

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

### When was WP CSS Merge last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.2, was released on September 5, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes WP CSS Merge?
WP CSS Merge is developed and maintained by digitalapps.

### What are the best alternatives to WP CSS Merge?
The most popular alternatives to WP CSS Merge are WP Super Cache (1M+ installs), WP Fastest Cache (1M+ installs) and WP-Optimize (1M+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-css-merge/ · Generated 2026-10-10 21:11 UTC by PageForge