Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Optimization Detective currently ranks #677 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #649, first reached on Jul 26, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 60K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 458 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 68% versus the month before (1,420/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.0-beta7, shipped on Aug 26, 2026 (53 days ago) — release #20 since the plugin joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #677 |
| 2026-09-30 | #669 |
| 2026-08-31 | #661 |
| 2026-07-31 | #654 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 60,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 60,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 60,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 60,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 176 |
| 2026-09-30 | 648 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,756 |
| 2026-07-31 | 289 |
| 2026-06-30 | 285 |
| 2026-05-31 | 125 |
| 2026-04-30 | 312 |
| 2026-03-31 | 453 |
| 2026-02-28 | 15,257 |
| 2026-01-31 | 350 |
| 2025-12-31 | 74 |
| 2025-11-30 | 104 |
| 2025-10-31 | 169 |
| 2025-09-30 | 438 |
| 2025-08-31 | 297 |
| 2025-07-31 | 358 |
| 2025-06-30 | 385 |
| 2025-05-31 | 218 |
| 2025-04-30 | 414 |
| 2025-03-31 | 644 |
| 2025-02-28 | 573 |
| 2025-01-31 | 749 |
| 2024-12-31 | 297 |
| 2024-11-30 | 279 |
| 2024-10-31 | 423 |
| 2024-09-30 | 562 |
| 2024-08-31 | 218 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using Optimization Detective
Detected on 2 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
Details
| Author | WordPress Performance Team |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.0-beta7 |
| Versions released | 20 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-26 |
| Added to directory | 2024-03-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Provides a framework for leveraging real user metrics to detect optimizations for improving page performance.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Optimization Detective?
WordPress.org reports 60K+ active installs.
How popular is Optimization Detective?
As of October 18, 2026, Optimization Detective ranks #677 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #649.
When was Optimization Detective last updated?
Optimization Detective was last updated on August 26, 2026 (version 1.0.0-beta7). It has shipped 20 releases in total.
Who makes Optimization Detective?
Optimization Detective is developed by WordPress Performance Team. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2024.
