Active installs
200+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#12580
Peak #12556
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
5.6K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple DNS Prefetch currently ranks #12580 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #12556, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v0.5.2, shipped on Jun 8, 2018 (2,983 days ago).
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | andrewmoof |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.5.2 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2018-06-08 |
| Added to directory | 2017-09-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Adds (or removes) DNS prefetching meta tags to your site and speeds up your page load speed.
Frequently asked questions
Is Simple DNS Prefetch a free plugin?
Yes — Simple DNS Prefetch is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Simple DNS Prefetch?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Simple DNS Prefetch?
As of August 8, 2026, Simple DNS Prefetch ranks #12580 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #12556.
When was Simple DNS Prefetch last updated?
Simple DNS Prefetch was last updated on June 8, 2018 (version 0.5.2).
Who makes Simple DNS Prefetch?
Simple DNS Prefetch is developed by andrewmoof. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2017.
