Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Performance Lab currently ranks #301 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #291, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 729 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 15% versus the month before (855/day).
- The latest release, v4.2.0, shipped on Aug 26, 2026 (51 days ago) — release #44 since the plugin joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #301 |
| 2026-09-30 | #298 |
| 2026-08-31 | #293 |
| 2026-07-31 | #293 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 691 |
| 2026-09-30 | 923 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,194 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,260 |
| 2026-06-30 | 652 |
| 2026-05-31 | 416 |
| 2026-04-30 | 895 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1,331 |
| 2026-02-28 | 49,918 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1,082 |
| 2025-12-31 | 395 |
| 2025-11-30 | 494 |
| 2025-10-31 | 852 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2,978 |
| 2025-08-31 | 2,662 |
| 2025-07-31 | 980 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1,004 |
| 2025-05-31 | 887 |
| 2025-04-30 | 1,159 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1,359 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1,996 |
| 2025-01-31 | 3,603 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1,637 |
| 2024-11-30 | 1,476 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2,372 |
| 2024-09-30 | 4,110 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1,441 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WordPress Performance Team |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.2.0 |
| Versions released | 44 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-26 |
| Added to directory | 2022-03-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Performance plugin from the WordPress Performance Team, which is a collection of standalone performance features.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Performance Lab?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Performance Lab?
As of October 16, 2026, Performance Lab ranks #301 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #291.
When was Performance Lab last updated?
Performance Lab was last updated on August 26, 2026 (version 4.2.0). It has shipped 44 releases in total.
Who makes Performance Lab?
Performance Lab is developed by WordPress Performance Team. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2022.
