# WP Utility and Performance

> WP Utility and Performance has 10+ active installs and 42 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Utility and Performance shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**WordPress Utility and Performance plugin allows you to enable/disable plugins and themes auto-updates and remove unused CSS files, JS files, meta tags, and other unimportant assets that WordPress and third-party plugins…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,956
- **Downloads (30 days):** 42 (+31.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.3
- **Last updated:** Nov 6, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.5.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 5.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mayank Majeji (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mayankmajeji/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-utility-and-performance/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Optimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimize/) | #94 | 162 |
| [pagespeed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pagespeed/) | #63 | 106 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 1,034 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,663 |
| [utility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/utility/) | #15 | 42 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Optimize | >100 | 3,212 |
| pagespeed | >100 | 644 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| utility | >100 | 1,049 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [LiteSpeed Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/litespeed-cache/) | 7M+ | 4.8/5 (2,776) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,225) | Oct 10, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [W3 Total Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/w3-total-cache/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (5,420) | Oct 1, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 4 | [Autoptimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autoptimize/) | 800K+ | 4.7/5 (1,428) | Sep 26, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 5 | [WP-Sweep](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-sweep/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (138) | Aug 24, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 6 | [Aruba HiSpeed Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aruba-hispeed-cache/) | 100K+ | 3/5 (10) | Sep 22, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 7 | [Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize & Clean Database to Speed Up Site Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-database-cleaner/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,961) | Aug 20, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 8 | [Disable and Remove Google Fonts / GDPR & DSGVO friendly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-remove-google-fonts/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (46) | Sep 13, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [10Web Booster – Website speed optimization, Cache & Page Speed optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tenweb-speed-optimizer/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (405) | Oct 13, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 10 | [A2 Optimized WP – Turbocharge and secure your WordPress site](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/a2-optimized-wp/) | 60K+ | 3.1/5 (43) | Feb 10, 2025 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Utility and Performance safe to use in 2026?
WP Utility and Performance shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Utility and Performance?
WP Utility and Performance is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,956 times since it launched in August 2020. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Utility and Performance work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Utility and Performance is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does WP Utility and Performance need?
WP Utility and Performance requires PHP 5.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Utility and Performance last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.3, was released on November 6, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes WP Utility and Performance?
WP Utility and Performance is developed and maintained by Mayank Majeji.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Utility and Performance?
The most popular alternatives to WP Utility and Performance are LiteSpeed Cache (7M+ installs), WP Fastest Cache (1M+ installs) and W3 Total Cache (900K+ installs).


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