WPSpeed – WordPress Speed, Cache & Performance Optimization (Core Web Vitals, PageSpeed 100)
by JExtensions Store · Performance
Also makes 2 other plugins · 3.1K+ installs across the portfolio →
WordPress speed optimization plugin to boost PageSpeed, improve Core Web Vitals, reduce TTFB and enable static HTML caching for 100/100 performance.
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Health
A 91/100
no flags
Active installs
2K+
≈2.4K estimated
Momentum
+5%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “cache”, “optimize” and “performance” for “ttfb”, “lcp” and “minification”. “cache” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “ttfb” 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. “lcp” sits at #10 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. “minification” sits at #11 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
91 health vs 69 average across 1,808 Performance plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →6.6%
of downloads still active
At least 2K of 30.3K 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 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 3 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.9★ over 40 reviews, smoothed to 4.46★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
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.
36
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.4
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
14%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ttfb | #4 | #3 | 0 |
| core web vitals | #10 | #14 | down 1 |
| web vitals | #13 | #16 | down 2 |
| pagespeed your tag | #14 | #17 | down 5 |
| vitals | #14 | #17 | down 1 |
| performance optimization | #15 | #16 | down 1 |
| lcp | #10 | #7 | down 1 |
| wordpress speed | #19 | #22 | 0 |
| minification | #11 | #13 | down 1 |
| static html | #18 | #15 | down 4 |
| pagespeed insights | #13 | #17 | down 2 |
| speed optimization | #19 | #18 | up 1 |
| core | #24 | #17 | down 1 |
| bandwidth | #19 | #20 | 0 |
| web performance optimization | #20 | #21 | up 1 |
| gtmetrix | #20 | #20 | down 1 |
| pagespeed optimization | #15 | #19 | 0 |
| improve pagespeed | #17 | #16 | down 1 |
| speed boost | #22 | #22 | down 2 |
| site speed optimization | #23 | #22 | 0 |
| cache your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| optimize your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| performance your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| seo your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
77 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 57 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 “performance” for “ttfb”, “lcp” and “minification”. “cache” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “ttfb” 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. “lcp” sits at #10 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. “minification” sits at #11 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- Slipping on “pagespeed”. Down 5 places since 2026-09-17, now #14. Check what shipped around then, and what moved above you.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 1.7K · 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
3d ago
latest release · v2.6.11 · 28 Oct 2026
7
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 96% 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 “2K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 4 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 36% of the way through.
At the current install trend, crossing 3K+ in roughly 167 days.
Install history since 4 Oct 2022
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ kalkat8mo ago
After installing the plugin, the results immediately jumped to around 90, without any configuration. Technical support was excellent and, importantly, fast. As part of the purchase, you can request the setup of your first domain, which I did. What are the results now? Mobile 100, desktop 100. I recommend it.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ techman111mo ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding performance boost and exceptional support I was honestly a bit hesitant at first to try WP Speed, as I’ve used other optimisation tools in the past with mixed results. However, after my experience with JSpeed for Joomla, I decided to purchase the WordPress WP Speed plugin as well — and I’m very glad I did. Once installed and configured, my WordPress site went from slow and sluggish to lightning fast. Page load times improved dramatically, and the site is now achieving 100% performance scores on both desktop and mobile. The improvement was immediate and noticeable, not just in speed testing tools but in real-world browsing. Pages load smoothly, navigation feels snappier, and overall performance is on another level. I did have a few teething issues during setup, which is to be expected with powerful optimisation tools, but this is where WP Speed really stood out. The customer support is exceptional — they responded immediately and had everything fixed within an hour. That level of responsiveness and expertise is rare. If you’re running a WordPress site and serious about performance, I highly recommend WP Speed. It genuinely delivers on its promises and is backed by outstanding support.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ drtallsimon1.0y ago
This plugin far exceeded my expectations, doing a better job with more ease than the most popular competitors and without breaking anything (which competitors did without improving site performance!)
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ andersontwerp1.2y ago
quick support, safe plugin
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ fabiomolteni1.7y ago
I have tried many plugins for WP performance, this one is the most satisfying.It provides guided management, at different levels, to improve performance and make sure the site works perfectly.For experts, there is the possibility of managing every single aspect of optimisation.Works great with WordPress, also works great with Elementor.The developer is helpful and professional, TOP!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ acobsmithwp2.0y ago
I tried a lot to improve my site’s speed, but nothing really worked, and with this plugin it increased to 100% perfomance. I am very satisfied!The best part for me really was the support behind the scenes. Super quick response rate and John set everything up for me in my Admin board so that I did not need to worry about the technical details and the correct setup – a real bonus for me!Highly recommended!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mikee772.0y ago
Exceptional results and quick troubleshooting help! This was one of those plugins I tried after going through all of the most popular performance plugins that delivered minimal results. Definitely counterintuitive. If you have a site that needs a Google PageSpeed performance boost then this is one to go to first and get the pro version. They’ll help you configure it on your domain if you aren’t seeing the results you want!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Kapil2.2y ago
My website reached 98 score on mobile and 96 on desktop. Best plugin for increasing google pagespeed score. Thanks for this wonderful plugin.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.6.10 Updated interface for WordPress 7 Improvements 2.6.10
- — Version 2.6.9 Added new option to add custom JS for adaptive contents Added new option to lazy load images for adaptive contents Added new option to exclude LCP images 2.6.9
- — Version 2.6.8 New interface Added new option to persists optimized images Added new option to optimize images 2.6.8
- — Version 2.6.7 Added feature to defer combined CSS Added feature to purge server cache Added support to Ubersuggest 2.6.7
- — Version 2.6 Added ‘Above-the-fold’ CSS extraction 2.6
- — Version 2.5 Added support to convert images to the new AVIF format (PRO version only) Improved management of the images optimization 2.5
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceThe 1 disclosed vulnerability is patched in the current version (2.6.11). 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
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 "WordPress speed optimization plugin to boost PageSpeed, improve Core Web Vitals, reduce TTFB and enable sta..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 7 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 7 of 7 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("ideal for", "if you have", "if you need").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Elementor.
- ✓ Headings and lists 22 headings and 3 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 7,831 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "seo" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-06-21 1K+ → 2K+ up after 10 days in tier
- 2026-06-11 2K+ → 1K+ down after 3 days in tier
- 2026-06-08 1K+ → 2K+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2026-06-06 2K+ → 1K+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2026-06-04 1K+ → 2K+ up after 806 days in tier
- 2024-03-20 900+ → 1K+ up after 26 days in tier
- 2024-02-23 800+ → 900+ up after 29 days in tier
- 2024-01-25 700+ → 800+ up after 47 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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LiteSpeed Cache 7M+ installs · 4.8★ · 4 shared tags B -
WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin 1M+ installs · 4.9★ · 4 shared tags A -
Aruba HiSpeed Cache 100K+ installs · 3.5★ · 4 shared tags B -
10Web Booster – Website speed optimization, Cache & Page Speed optimizer 60K+ installs · 4.6★ · 4 shared tags A -
Seraphinite Accelerator 50K+ installs · 4.8★ · 4 shared tags A -
Clearfy Cache – WordPress optimization plugin, Minify HTML, CSS & JS, Defer 40K+ installs · 4.7★ · 4 shared tags A
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