Active installs
70K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#605
Peak #605
Downloads / day
462
prev 274
Downloads (7d)
2,003
All-time downloads
439.9K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Speculative Loading currently ranks #605 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 273 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v1.6.0, shipped on May 19, 2026 (81 days ago) — release #12 since the plugin joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | WordPress Performance Team |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.6.0 |
| Versions released | 12 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-19 |
| Added to directory | 2024-01-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Enables browsers to speculatively prerender or prefetch pages to achieve near-instant loads based on user interaction.
Frequently asked questions
Is Speculative Loading a free plugin?
Yes — Speculative Loading is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Speculative Loading?
WordPress.org reports 70K+ active installs.
How popular is Speculative Loading?
As of August 8, 2026, Speculative Loading ranks #605 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Speculative Loading last updated?
Speculative Loading was last updated on May 19, 2026 (version 1.6.0). It has shipped 12 releases in total.
Who makes Speculative Loading?
Speculative Loading is developed by WordPress Performance Team. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2024.
