Active installs
1M+
0.3% of tracked installs
Rank
#45
Peak #45
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
102.9M
Days tracked
1
1 in top 50
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Speed Optimizer currently ranks #45 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v7.8.0, shipped on Jun 22, 2026 (46 days ago) — release #19 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | SiteGround |
|---|---|
| Current version | 7.8.0 |
| Versions released | 19 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Added to directory | 2014-11-25 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Boost your website performance and page speed, and increase conversions with powerful caching, frontend, media, and environment optimizations.
Frequently asked questions
Is Speed Optimizer a free plugin?
Yes — Speed Optimizer is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Speed Optimizer?
WordPress.org reports 1M+ active installs.
How popular is Speed Optimizer?
As of August 6, 2026, Speed Optimizer ranks #45 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Speed Optimizer last updated?
Speed Optimizer was last updated on June 22, 2026 (version 7.8.0). It has shipped 19 releases in total.
Who makes Speed Optimizer?
Speed Optimizer is developed by SiteGround. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2014.
