Active installs
100K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#293
Peak #293
Downloads / day
1,235
prev 1,267
Downloads (7d)
7,717
All-time downloads
3.7M
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Performance Lab currently ranks #293 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 1,497 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v4.2.0, shipped on Jul 1, 2026 (38 days ago) — release #44 since the plugin joined the directory in 2022.
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Details
| Author | WordPress Performance Team |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.2.0 |
| Versions released | 44 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-01 |
| Added to directory | 2022-03-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Performance plugin from the WordPress Performance Team, which is a collection of standalone performance features.
Frequently asked questions
Is Performance Lab a free plugin?
Yes — Performance Lab is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Performance Lab?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Performance Lab?
As of August 8, 2026, Performance Lab ranks #293 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Performance Lab last updated?
Performance Lab was last updated on July 1, 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.
