# WP-PJAX

> WP-PJAX has 10+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP-PJAX shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**Makes WordPress a lot faster using PJAX (PushState + AJAX) for loading content.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,466
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (-19.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.0.4.1
- **Last updated:** Apr 2, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Peter Elmered (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pekz0r/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-pjax/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | >100 | 459 |
| [optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimization/) | >100 | 390 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 1,046 |
| [pjax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pjax/) | #3 | 4 |
| [speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed/) | >100 | 277 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cache | >100 | 9,396 |
| optimization | >100 | 5,452 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| pjax | #11 | 11 |
| speed | >100 | 5,925 |

## Version adoption

- 0.0: 100%

## 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 (4,227) | Oct 10, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 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 | 89/100 |
| 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 (132) | Oct 13, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 6 | [OMGF / GDPR/DSGVO Compliant, Faster Google Fonts. Easy.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/host-webfonts-local/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (213) | Oct 12, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Jetpack Boost – Website Speed, Performance and Critical CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-boost/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (610) | Oct 8, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 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-PJAX free?
Yes. WP-PJAX is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP-PJAX safe to use in 2026?
WP-PJAX shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP-PJAX?
WP-PJAX is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,466 times since it launched in March 2013. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP-PJAX work with WordPress 7.1?
WP-PJAX is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP-PJAX last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.4.1, was released on April 2, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes WP-PJAX?
WP-PJAX is developed and maintained by Peter Elmered.

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


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