Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Perform – Optimize Performance currently ranks #11919 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #11866, first reached on Sep 18, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 6 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 2% versus the month before (6/day).
- The latest release, v1.7.0, shipped on Aug 7, 2026 (77 days ago) — release #17 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | #11919 |
| 2026-09-30 | #11901 |
| 2026-08-31 | #11995 |
| 2026-07-31 | #12174 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 8 |
| 2026-08-31 | 7 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 5 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 7 |
| 2025-11-30 | 8 |
| 2025-10-31 | 12 |
| 2025-09-30 | 11 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Mehul Gohil |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.7.0 |
| Versions released | 17 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-07 |
| Added to directory | 2019-03-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Optimize WordPress performance with asset controls, page caching, CDN rewriting, and cleanup tools.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Perform – Optimize Performance?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Perform – Optimize Performance?
As of October 23, 2026, Perform – Optimize Performance ranks #11919 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #11866.
When was Perform – Optimize Performance last updated?
Perform – Optimize Performance was last updated on August 7, 2026 (version 1.7.0). It has shipped 17 releases in total.
Who makes Perform – Optimize Performance?
Perform – Optimize Performance is developed by Mehul Gohil. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2019.
