Hosting Benchmark tool
by Anton Aleksandrov · Performance
Also makes 2 other plugins · 4K+ installs across the portfolio →
Benchmark your hosting server CPU, memory and disk, compare with others using simple Wordpress plugin.
Try it live opens a temporary test site in your browser, which can take about 20 seconds to load. Plugins that rely on outside services or a full server may not work completely there.
Health
A 90/100
no flags
Active installs
4K+
≈4.5K estimated
Momentum
-6%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “optimization” and “performance” for “cpu” and “memory”. “optimization” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “cpu” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “performance” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “memory” sits at #23 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
90 health vs 69 average across 1,808 Performance plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →3.1%
of downloads still active
At least 4K of 127.2K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Performance plugin keeps 1.4%, across 1,103 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 6 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 72 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.7★ over 33 reviews, smoothed to 4.34★
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.
40
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.1
Velocity
places per keyword, 27d
23%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 27d
+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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| hosting your tag | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| benchmark your tag | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| speed benchmark | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| cpu | #7 | #5 | 0 |
| wordpress benchmark | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| server benchmark | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| disk | #16 | #14 | 0 |
| memory | #23 | #14 | 0 |
| disk free | #22 | #18 | up 1 |
| optimization your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| performance your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| speed your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
41 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 9 listed. 32 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 3 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “optimization” and “performance” for “cpu” and “memory”. “optimization” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “cpu” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “performance” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “memory” sits at #23 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 7.2K · 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.
6
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v1.8.0 · 20 Aug 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 “4K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 10 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 13 May 2020
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ tatuatu11mo ago
Thank you, you helped me choose between three purchased test servers, and one looked really good on paper in terms of resources, but thanks to your program, I discovered that it has poor and outdated resources.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Dade1.0y ago
This plugin is the definitive starting point for anyone who needs to cut through hosting marketing noise and see exactly what their WordPress server can—or cannot—deliver. WordPress hosting environments are deceptively complex. Without objective data, you’re either guessing or trusting claims you can’t verify. This tool eliminates both risks. I use it consistently in high-performance hosting evaluations, to expose their real capabilities. Before allocating budget to a VPS or dedicated stack, I run this benchmark to establish a baseline. Crucially, it operates entirely within your existing WordPress environment—no external tools, no technical overhead. Just clear, actionable metrics that tell you whether your hosting is truly fit for purpose. If you’re making infrastructure decisions without this data, you’re flying blind. Install it first. Optimize later, only where the numbers justify it.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ masvil1.7y ago
I don’t know how accurate it is, but results are quite consistent. I’m using it to evaluate several VPS.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ imeco1.7y ago
This benchmark test is a very useful addition for our wordPress hosting services. We used it many times to define the best WP-hosting mix. As a result, it increased our knowledge and profitability.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ 18TommyBoy1.7y ago
Hello, this plugin not contain ads or bloat, working good… Very old time see plugin like this 🙂 I can test it shared hostings, VPS providers or my dedicated server. I like it! (but pls add more tips how fasten the server)
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Trace1.8y ago
Simple but effective tool. This topic was modified 1 year, 5 months ago by Trace. This topic was modified 1 year, 5 months ago by Trace.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ madushanmbx1.8y ago
You can recognize scrap hosting.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ shabsta1.9y ago
awesome benchmark tool, thank you
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.6.6 1.6.5 – removed “ping me” feature, as this was causing some abuse for my server. Feature will rely on your WordPress cron. 1.6.4 – fix execution time overhead, renaming plugin to comply with trademarks and community rule 1.6.6
- — Version 1.6.1 1.6.0 – New section: Benchmark using WordPress core functions. Optimized filesystem benchmarks to reduce CPU and memory overhead. 1.6.1
- — Version 1.5.1 1.5.0 – introducing ability to schedule benchmarks, performed at the background. CPU only. 1.5.1
- — Version 1.4.7 1.4.7
- — Version 1.4.2 1.4.1 – now using temporary folder under upload folder, as some hosts do not allow writing to plugin’s folder. 1.4.0 – added 2 purely mathematical CPU intense benchmarks. Added SQL_NO_CACHE to database tests to avoid usi 1.4.2
- — Version 1.3.3 1.3.3
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceThe 1 disclosed vulnerability is patched in the current version (1.8.0). Sites still on an older version should update.
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
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
5 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 Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 3 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 3 of 3 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ! Names what it works with Names no plugin, service or platform it works with.
- ✓ Headings and lists 4 headings and 2 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 1,979 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "optimization" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2025-12-30 5K+ → 4K+ down after 13 days in tier
- 2025-12-17 4K+ → 5K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2025-12-16 5K+ → 4K+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2025-12-14 4K+ → 5K+ up after 4 days in tier
- 2025-12-10 5K+ → 4K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2025-12-09 4K+ → 5K+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2025-12-07 5K+ → 4K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2025-12-06 4K+ → 5K+ up after 12 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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PHP Vitals 300+ installs · 4.0★ · 4 shared tags B -
Flying Pages: Preload Pages for Faster Navigation & Improved User Experience 20K+ installs · 4.8★ · 3 shared tags A -
ezCache 10K+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags A -
DietPress 2K+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags A -
Quicklink for WordPress 1K+ installs · 4.4★ · 3 shared tags C -
GoCache 800+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags A
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