The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)

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Directory rank vs rivals

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How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 27% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

Refined from the date this plugin crossed into its current band.

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1. ★★★★★ sonalsinha21

   6mo ago

   This plugin does remove a lot of bloat and is recommended from the team at SKT Themes. We did test it with our free as well as premium themes and can definitely recommend it to be working and reducing a lot of bloat in WordPress to make it a faster web experience.

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2. ★★★★★ Hardeep Asrani

   6mo ago

   Simple and effective.

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3. ★★★★★ Arjun H

   6mo ago

   In a world full of bloat and complicated setup based plugins, right now this is the best, minimalist and perfect plugin I have seen.

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4. ★★★★★ Prathamesh Palve

   6mo ago

   Simple Straight. No Nonsense Plugin. Loved it. Worked like a Charm!

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5. ★★★★★ Arvind Baraskar

   6mo ago

   Very useful plugin for improving site performance. After activation, the website loads noticeably faster without requiring any technical adjustments. The setup process is straightforward and the plugin works effectively with default settings. A reliable option for anyone looking to enhance website speed with minimal effort.

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6. ★★★★★ Sanyogg Shelar

   6mo ago

   This plugin is amazing! Just install and activate — and the site becomes noticeably faster. No complicated settings, no technical configuration, nothing confusing. Perfect for anyone who wants speed without spending hours optimizing. Highly recommended for beginners and advanced users both!

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Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0

Translated into 1 language, 1 at 90% or more

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2025-08-16 90+ → 100+ up after 170 days in tier
2. 2025-02-27 80+ → 90+ up after 446 days in tier
3. 2023-12-09 70+ → 80+ up after 1 days in tier
4. 2023-12-08 80+ → 70+ down after 2 days in tier
5. 2023-12-06 70+ → 80+ up after 2 days in tier
6. 2023-12-04 80+ → 70+ down after 1 days in tier
7. 2023-12-03 70+ → 80+ up after 3 days in tier
8. 2023-11-30 80+ → 70+ down after 3 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).

• WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin 1M+ installs · 4.9★ · 3 shared tags B
• Autoptimize 800K+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags A
• 10Web Booster – Website speed optimization, Cache & Page Speed optimizer 70K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags B
• D Debloat – Remove Unused CSS, Optimize JS 30K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags A
• WP Performance Score Booster – Optimize Speed, Enable Cache & Page Preload 10K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags A
• Cachify 9K+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags B

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The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow): 100+ active installs, 5.0★ (6 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-31. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/wp-avoid-slow