WP-Optimize — WordPress Caching Plugin
WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance
by David Anderson / Team Updraft · WordPress.org page · Website
WP-Optimize has 1 million+ active installs on WordPress.org and 59,496,186 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 13, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
WP-Optimize at a glance
Is WP-Optimize well maintained?
WP-Optimize reviews and ratings
2,608 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
2,608 reviews
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Where WP-Optimize ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that WP-Optimize appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Caching Plugins | #5 by tag, #6 in search | #6 | – |
| Best 404 Error Plugins | #20 in search, not tagged | #38 | – |
| Best LMS Plugins | #19 in search, not tagged | #40 | – |
| Best Image Optimization Plugins | #10 in search, not tagged | #41 | – |
| Best Table Plugins | #27 in search, not tagged | #54 | – |
| Best Table of Contents Plugins | #34 in search, not tagged | #58 | – |
| Best Comment Plugins | #31 in search, not tagged | #63 | – |
| Best Multisite Plugins | #42 in search, not tagged | #80 | – |
| Best White Label Plugins | #50 in search, not tagged | #85 | – |
| Best Backup Plugins | #60 in search, not tagged | #90 | – |
WP-Optimize alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with WP-Optimize.
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LiteSpeed Cache 7 million+ installs · 4.8 -
WP Super Cache 1 million+ installs · 4.3 -
Breeze Cache 300,000+ installs · 3.6 -
SpeedyCache 600,000+ installs · 4.4 -
W3 Total Cache 900,000+ installs · 4.4
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WP-Optimize Details
Get caching and more with this powerful cache plugin. Cache, optimize images, clean your database and minify for maximum performance.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- cache
- caching
- image cache
- minify
- performance cache
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- Version
- 4.6.1
- Last updated
- Aug 13, 2026
- First published
- Jan 21, 2009
- Requires WordPress
- 4.9
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
WP-Optimize FAQ
How many active installs does WP-Optimize have?
WordPress.org reports 1 million+ active installs for WP-Optimize as of September 7, 2026.
Is WP-Optimize still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 13, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Does WP-Optimize have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 14 of 15 recent support threads for WP-Optimize are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is WP-Optimize free?
WP-Optimize is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does WP-Optimize rank among Caching Plugins?
WP-Optimize is #6 in the WordPress.org "cache" ranking as of today.