Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Speed Optimizer currently ranks #43 and has stayed inside the top 50 in every daily snapshot since Jul 22, 2026 (38 snapshots).
- It is averaging 67,517 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 73% versus the month before (39,130/day).
- The latest release, v7.8.2, shipped on Aug 25, 2026 (6 days ago) — release #21 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #43 |
| 2026-07-31 | #45 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 7,458 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4,561 |
| 2026-06-30 | 15,767 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1,691 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4,648 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4,818 |
| 2026-02-28 | 5,828 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3,266 |
| 2025-12-31 | 6,282 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4,565 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2,492 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3,641 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,426 |
| 2025-07-31 | 2,484 |
| 2025-06-30 | 3,708 |
| 2025-05-31 | 2,108 |
| 2025-04-30 | 5,421 |
| 2025-03-31 | 4,475 |
| 2025-02-28 | 4,803 |
| 2025-01-31 | 6,480 |
| 2024-12-31 | 6,167 |
| 2024-11-30 | 3,667 |
| 2024-10-31 | 14,551 |
| 2024-09-30 | 15,666 |
| 2024-08-31 | 5,734 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | SiteGround |
|---|---|
| Current version | 7.8.2 |
| Versions released | 21 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-25 |
| Added to directory | 2014-11-25 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Boost your website performance and page speed, and increase conversions with powerful caching, frontend, media, and environment optimizations.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Speed Optimizer?
WordPress.org reports 1M+ active installs.
How popular is Speed Optimizer?
As of August 31, 2026, Speed Optimizer ranks #43 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Speed Optimizer last updated?
Speed Optimizer was last updated on August 25, 2026 (version 7.8.2). It has shipped 21 releases in total.
Who makes Speed Optimizer?
Speed Optimizer is developed by SiteGround. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2014.
