BoltAudit – Site Speed Audit and Performance Insights
by BetterDots · Performance
Also makes 1 other plugin · 690+ installs across the portfolio →
A free read-only speed audit that names the exact plugin, query or asset slowing your WordPress site down, and the steps to resolve it.
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Health
A 86/100
Few reviews
Active installs
90+
≈100 estimated
Momentum
-65%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “core web vitals” for “speed audit”. “core web vitals” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “speed audit” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
86 health vs 69 average across 1,807 Performance plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.7%
of downloads still active
At least 90 of 3.3K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Performance plugin keeps 1.4%, across 1,101 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Performance plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 8 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Most to gain: Rating quality
Updated 47 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, the current branch or newer
4.6★ over 9 reviews, smoothed to 4.18★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
To rank higher: Too few reviews to rank on quality — nudge happy users to leave one.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
39
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 10d
22%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 10d
-0.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| speed audit | #5 | #14 | 0 |
| performance audit | #24 | #21 | 0 |
| core web vitals your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| optimization your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| page speed your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| performance your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| woocommerce your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
21 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 2 listed. 19 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 5 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “core web vitals” for “speed audit”. “core web vitals” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “speed audit” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 4 Jul 2025 · 485 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 574 · peaks are release surges
Directory rank
Ranked about #16,800 to #17,400, alongside the other plugins at 90+ installs. Plugins with the same install count swap places between wp.org requests, so this is where most of them sit. Checked monthly, last on 21 Oct 2026.
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
Downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites.
Not enough installs to measure. This needs at least 100 active sites; below that, a handful of downloads reads as tens of thousands.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
8
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v1.0.2 · 14 Sep 2026
16
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “90+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 18 days ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 100.
Install history since 3 Jul 2025
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Zee1.2y ago
You are doing a great job Mehdi!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Arafat1.2y ago
This plugin is really helpful for identifying website issues, especially slow performance. It provides an easy way to view post type database queries and the options table. Most issues can be diagnosed quickly. Highly recommended for site troubleshooting! This topic was modified 11 months ago by Arafat.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Kawshar Ahmed1.2y ago
I’ve been running BoltAudit on my WordPress site for the past few days, and it has quickly become an indispensable diagnostic tool for plugin and performance health. If you’re serious about site performance, BoltAudit is a smart and focused auditing tool that provides real insight without slowing things down. I was able to identify a bloated plugin, trim unused metadata, and spot environment misconfigurations – all within a couple of clicks. It’s lightweight, developer-friendly, and incredibly transparent. Highly recommended for site owners and agencies looking to understand exactly what’s impacting performance—and how to fix it.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Atikul1.3y ago
BoltAudit made it so much easier to figure out which plugins were slowing down my site. The interface is simple, and the info it gives is super clear. If you’re trying to speed up your WordPress site, this plugin is definitely worth a try!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Naymul Hasan Tanvir1.3y ago
BoltAudit is hands down one of the most useful tools I’ve used for diagnosing performance issues on WordPress sites. The plugin gives a clear breakdown of what’s slowing down your website, from heavy plugins and unused add-ons to autoloaded options and database bloat. I especially appreciate the detailed plugin-level metrics, database insights, and server environment checks—all presented in a clean and easy-to-understand interface. The fact that it runs diagnostics on-demand without affecting front-end performance is a huge plus. If you’re serious about keeping your WordPress site fast and healthy, BoltAudit is a must-have. Kudos to the developer for creating such a thoughtful and comprehensive tool!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Ozgur Sar1.3y ago
Makes it easy to see what’s cluttering your WordPress database. Helps with identifying plugins that may potentially slow down your website (So, that you can either replace with an alternative or add a simple code snippet to get rid of a heavy plugin) Developed by a trustworthy developer, who is expert in WordPress performance optimisation.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Anisur Rahman1.3y ago
I recently started using this incredibly useful plugin—it clearly shows which plugins are affecting site performance. Super helpful and easy to understand. I really love it!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Shtonmoy1.3y ago
BoltAudit is an incredibly useful tool for auditing your WordPress site at a deeper level. It detects unused or outdated plugins, analyzes your database for bloat, and provides a clear view of server health—all without affecting front-end performance.Highly recommended for developers and site managers who want real insight without extra load.
Read on wp.org ↗
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "A free read-only speed audit that names the exact plugin, query or asset slowing your WordPress site down,..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 10 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 10 of 10 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("use it"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, WP Rocket, LiteSpeed.
- ✓ Headings and lists 10 headings and 3 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 4,668 characters of description.
- ! Tags match the text Only 1 of 5 tags appear in the text ("core web vitals", "optimization", "Page Speed", "performance" missing).
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-10-13 100+ → 90+ down after 179 days in tier
- 2026-04-17 90+ → 100+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2026-04-15 100+ → 90+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2026-04-14 90+ → 100+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2026-04-13 100+ → 90+ down after 4 days in tier
- 2026-04-09 90+ → 100+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2026-04-07 100+ → 90+ down after 5 days in tier
- 2026-04-02 90+ → 100+ up after 2 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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NitroPack – Performance, Page Speed & Cache Plugin for Core Web Vitals, CDN & Image Optimization 90K+ installs · 4.3★ · 3 shared tags A -
Insights from Google PageSpeed 10K+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags A -
WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin 1M+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A -
Autoptimize 800K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A -
AMP 300K+ installs · 3.8★ · 2 shared tags C -
Performance Lab 100K+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags A
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