Clearfy Cache – WordPress optimization plugin, Minify HTML, CSS & JS, Defer
by Creativemotion · Performance
Optimize and tweak WordPress by disable unused features. Improve performance, SEO and security using Clearfy — super easy, fast and zero code.
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Health
A 87/100
no flags
Active installs
40K+
≈49K estimated
Momentum
+1%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “cache”, “optimize” and “pagespeed” for “dequeue”, “heartbeat api” and “defer”. “cache” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “dequeue” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “optimize” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “heartbeat api” sits at #8 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “pagespeed” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “defer” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
87 health vs 69 average across 1,809 Performance plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.6%
of downloads still active
At least 40K of 2.5M lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median Performance plugin keeps 1.4%, across 1,105 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 4 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
Well tuned across the board
Updated 101 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, the current branch or newer
4.7★ over 339 reviews, smoothed to 4.62★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
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.
37
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.2
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
16%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| dequeue | #4 | #3 | up 2 |
| minify html | #9 | #8 | 0 |
| defer | #9 | #8 | 0 |
| minify your tag | #12 | #10 | down 1 |
| heartbeat api | #8 | #6 | down 1 |
| wordpress optimization | #14 | #11 | down 3 |
| heartbeat | #10 | #6 | 0 |
| autosave | #10 | #6 | down 1 |
| static html | #13 | #8 | down 2 |
| defer javascript | #14 | #10 | down 1 |
| minify javascript | #14 | #12 | 0 |
| minify css | #15 | #12 | 0 |
| defer js | #9 | #9 | down 2 |
| tweak | #23 | #16 | down 1 |
| minify js | #10 | #6 | 0 |
| defer css | #12 | #11 | down 4 |
| defer css javascript | #12 | #10 | down 1 |
| css js minify | #13 | #10 | down 1 |
| tweaks | #22 | #14 | up 1 |
| critical css | #24 | #15 | 0 |
| cache your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| optimize your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| pagespeed your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| performance your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
217 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 191 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 4 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “cache”, “optimize” and “pagespeed” for “dequeue”, “heartbeat api” and “defer”. “cache” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “dequeue” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “optimize” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “heartbeat api” sits at #8 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “pagespeed” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “defer” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “minify”. #12 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 110K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
4
releases in the last 12 months
3mo ago
latest release · v2.4.3 · 23 Jul 2026
51
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 36% run the current release. 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 “40K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 50 days ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 50K.
Install history since 7 Dec 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ krivokoso8mo ago
A convenient plugin. Convenient setup. It is convenient to copy settings and transfer them from one site to another. I have an unlimited version.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ CheGevara2911mo ago
It’s a good plugin. It’s a pity that support was curtailed. But the information about it that is displayed on every page in the admin panel is not good. This topic was modified 7 months, 3 weeks ago by CheGevara29.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ tdechangy1.0y ago
Such a feature-rich plugin abandoned is really sad. I’ll need at least 5 more plugins now and custom scripts to retrieve something like it. Some features I really liked put together were : a really great image optimiser with plenty options for FREE ! hide selected admin notices small yet useful security scripts small yet useful SEO tricks My POV : since you sold your work to Super page cache, you can now rebuild a similar plugin, simply without cache 🙂
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Budun1.4y ago
super. very helpful. especially when migrating databases
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ trixxs1.8y ago
It would be highly beneficial if you could implement the functionality to upload an image for each category or tag. This feature would streamline the process and eliminate the need to replace images repeatedly when publishing new articles.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ danstayn2.0y ago
It is the best free plugin for optimizing an online store, especially for a site that uses many plugins. It managed to improve my page speed from 18 to 45-50 without affecting the website’s functionality. I have tried many others, but Clearfy is simply perfect for me, and I hope it will be for you as well. Clearfy provides timely updates, and the developers address any bugs reported on the forum in a relatively short time. Thank you, Clearfy! Este cel mai bun plugin free pentru optimizarea unui magazin online, mai ales pentru un sit care foloseste multe pluginuri. A reusit sa imi optimizeze in page speed de la 18 la 45-50 fara a afecta functionalitatea websitului. Am mai incercat si multe altele dar Clearfy este pur si simplu perfect pentru mine si sper sa fie si pentru voi. clearfy are upteturi la timp iar dezvoltatorii rezolva orice bug comunicat pe forum intr-un timp relativ scurt. Multumesc Clearfy
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ alooch12.1y ago
كانت اضافة Clearfy افضل اضافة للتحكم في طلبات ووردبريس لكن الان لاكثر من 3 ايام يوجد عطل في خادم تحديث الاضافة وهي الان غير متوافقه مع التحديثات الاخير لووردبريس. Clearfy was the best plugin for managing WordPress requests. However, for more than 3 days, there has been an issue with the plugin’s update server, and it is now incompatible with the latest WordPress updates. This topic was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by alooch1.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ yellowfellow3332.1y ago
I’ve had too much trouble for far too long now with Clearfy.Code quality is very poor – always security issues and some things just don’t work. Very bad support at all as every reaction takes endless (PHP 8.2 compatibility, all the latest security fixes, answers here under support…). So I’m DONE with Clearfy and switch all our sites to ASE Pro.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- 2026-07-23 Version 2.4.3 Enhanced security Thanks to Revanth Hari Narayana Matte & Omar Elshopky for responsibly reporting the issues. 2.4.3
- 2026-04-23 Version 2.4.2 Enhanced security 2.4.2
- 2025-12-16 Version 2.4.1 Enhanced security 2.4.1
- 2025-10-20 Version 2.4.0 Clearfy was acquired by Super Page Cache We’re retiring Clearfy in favor in favor of the more powerful Super Page Cache plugin, so ensure users have access to the best performance optimization features, improved compatib 2.4.0
- — Version 2.3.3 Fixed: Bugs in the setup wizard Fixed: Security issue 2.3.3
- — Version 2.3.1 Fixed: _load_textdomain_just_in_time warning in debug mode 2.3.1
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 10 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (2.4.3). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 4.3 Clearfy Cache – WordPress optimization plugin, Minify HTML, CSS & JS, Defer < 2.4.3 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Information Exposure ↗2026-08-04 CVE-2026-16295 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects < 2.4.3 Patched in 2.4.3
- Patched High · 7.2 Multiple Plugins <= Multiple Versions - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2026-04-27 CVE-2026-3220 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 2.4.2 Patched in 2.4.2
- Patched Medium · 4.3 Clearfy <= 2.4.0 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Update Notification Tampering ↗
- 2022-06-14 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.0.4 Patched in 2.0.5
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 17 languages, 5 at 90% or more
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
8 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 "Optimize and tweak WordPress by disable unused features. Improve performance, SEO and security using Clearf..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 9 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 9 of 9 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("if you publish", "if you want").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Yoast.
- ✓ Headings and lists 24 headings and 20 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 14,216 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-09-12 50K+ → 40K+ down after 239 days in tier
- 2026-01-16 60K+ → 50K+ down after 386 days in tier
- 2024-12-26 70K+ → 60K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2024-12-25 60K+ → 70K+ up after 6 days in tier
- 2024-12-19 70K+ → 60K+ down after 103 days in tier
- 2024-09-07 80K+ → 70K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2024-09-06 70K+ → 80K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2024-09-05 80K+ → 70K+ down after 1 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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Aruba HiSpeed Cache 100K+ installs · 3.5★ · 4 shared tags B -
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Seraphinite Accelerator 50K+ installs · 4.8★ · 4 shared tags A -
JCH Optimize 4K+ installs · 4.3★ · 4 shared tags A -
BerqWP – All-In-One Optimization for Core Web Vitals, Cache, CDN, Images, CSS & JavaScript 4K+ installs · 4.2★ · 4 shared tags B
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