WP Server
Show average server load and uptime of your linux server on top in admin panel. It contains three values, first one is the load average for last 15 minutes, second one is for 5 minutes, third one is for last 1 minute.
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WP Server shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.4 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Server stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| load | >100 |
| server | >100 |
| status | >100 |
| uptime linux | #5 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 from 4 reviews
About WP Server
From the official readme · v2.2.3Description
Show average server load and uptime of your linux server on top in admin panel. It contains three values, first one is the load average for last 15 minutes, second one is for 5 minutes, third one is for last 1 minute.
Now you can easily monitor your server load in real time whenever you want without installing any script or moving out of your wordpress admin panel.
Options include turn off, on or legacy mode.
It shows:
- 3 averages for server load
- server uptime in days and hours
- Memory usage in %age
If useful – Future versions are planned to have more options, so please leave a feedback
Found a bug or have a feature request ? Report here
Installation
- Upload the plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the \’Plugins\’ menu in WordPress
- goto: settings > WP Server and either turn on or use legacy mode and you\’re done
Changelog
Compatible up to WP 6.4.3
2.2.3
- Compatible up to WP 6.4.3
2.2.2
- Compatible up to WP 5.8.1
- Bug fixes
2.2.1
- Compatible up to WP 5.5.3
2.2
- Added Memory Usage
2.1.4
- Compatible up to WP 5.2.2
- Added Settings link on plugins page
2.1.3
- Fixes a PHP notice issue
- Compatible up to WP 5.1.1
Screenshots
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FAQ
WP Server: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is WP Server free?
Yes. WP Server is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Server safe to use in 2026?
WP Server shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Server?
WP Server is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,684 times since it launched in October 2011. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Server work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Server is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Server last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.3, was released on March 9, 2024 (3 years ago).
Who makes WP Server?
WP Server is developed and maintained by nabtron.
What are the best alternatives to WP Server?
The most popular alternatives to WP Server are Preloader (20K+ installs), Disable Lazy Load (9K+ installs) and Native Lazyload (5K+ installs).
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