WPSpeed — WordPress Caching Plugin
WPSpeed – WordPress Speed, Cache & Performance Optimization (Core Web Vitals, PageSpeed 100)
by JExtensions Store · WordPress.org page · Website
WPSpeed has 2,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 27,907 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 20, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
WPSpeed at a glance
Is WPSpeed well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- fast WordPress plugin to improve front-end and back-end performance
- improve TTFB WordPress (reduce Time To First Byte)
- reduce server load on shared hosting or high-traffic sites
- fix INP (Interaction to Next Paint) and other Core Web Vitals issues
- optimize Elementor performance and reduce heavy builder scripts
- WordPress performance optimization
- cache plugin with static HTML caching
- mobile speed optimization (reach 100/100 PageSpeed)
- image optimization with WebP/AVIF
- minify and combine JavaScript/CSS
- lazy load images, iframes and heavy HTML elements
WPSpeed reviews and ratings
39 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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The Best Cache Plugin 100/100
After installing the plugin, the results immediately jumped to around 90, without any configuration. Technical support was excellent and, importantly, fast. As part of the purchase, you can request the setup of your first domain, which I did. What are the results now? Mobile 100, desktop 100. I recommend it.
kalkat -
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding performance boost and exceptional support
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding performance boost and exceptional support I was honestly a bit hesitant at first to try WP Speed, as I’ve used other optimisation tools in the past with mixed results. However, after my experience with JSpeed for Joomla, I decided to purchase the WordPress WP Speed plugin as well — and I’m very glad I did. Once installed and configured, my WordPress site went from slow and sluggish to lightning fast. Page load times improved dramatically, and the site is now achieving 100% performance scores on both desktop and mobile. The improvement was immediate and noticeable, not just in speed testing tools but in real-world browsing. Pages load smoothly, navigation feels snappier, and overall performance is on another level. I did have a few teething issues during setup, which is to be expected with powerful optimisation tools, but this is where WP Speed really stood out. The customer support is exceptional — they responded immediately and had everything fixed within an hour. That level of responsiveness and expertise is rare. If you’re running a WordPress site and serious about performance, I highly recommend WP Speed. It genuinely delivers on its promises and is backed by outstanding support.
techman1 -
Very impressive automated optimization without breaking anything
This plugin far exceeded my expectations, doing a better job with more ease than the most popular competitors and without breaking anything (which competitors did without improving site performance!)
drtallsimon -
Perfect support
quick support, safe plugin
andersontwerp -
Super performance plugin and great support
I have tried many plugins for WP performance, this one is the most satisfying.It provides guided management, at different levels, to improve performance and make sure the site works perfectly.For experts, there is the possibility of managing every single aspect of optimisation.Works great with WordPress, also works great with Elementor.The developer is helpful and professional, TOP!
fabiomolteni -
Amazing plugin and service!
I tried a lot to improve my site's speed, but nothing really worked, and with this plugin it increased to 100% perfomance. I am very satisfied!The best part for me really was the support behind the scenes. Super quick response rate and John set everything up for me in my Admin board so that I did not need to worry about the technical details and the correct setup - a real bonus for me!Highly recommended!
acobsmithwp
Where WPSpeed ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that WPSpeed appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Caching Plugins | #73 by tag, #57 in search | #53 | – |
| Best Image Optimization Plugins | #56 in search, not tagged | #92 | – |
WPSpeed alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with WPSpeed.
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BerqWP 4,000+ installs · 4.2 -
WP Fastest Cache 1 million+ installs · 4.9 -
Clearfy Cache 50,000+ installs · 4.7 -
10Web Booster 70,000+ installs · 4.6 -
LiteSpeed Cache 7 million+ installs · 4.8
Details
WordPress speed optimization plugin to boost PageSpeed, improve Core Web Vitals, reduce TTFB and enable static HTML caching for 100/100 performance.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings WPSpeed competes in
Tags
- cache
- Optimize
- pagespeed
- performance
- seo
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- Version
- 2.6.10
- Last updated
- Aug 20, 2026
- First published
- Sep 16, 2022
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- Pricing
- Free, paid version available
WPSpeed FAQ
What does WPSpeed do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, WPSpeed offers fast WordPress plugin to improve front-end and back-end performance, improve TTFB WordPress (reduce Time To First Byte), reduce server load on shared hosting or high-traffic sites, fix INP (Interaction to Next Paint) and other Core Web Vitals issues and optimize Elementor performance and reduce heavy builder scripts.
How many active installs does WPSpeed have?
WordPress.org reports 2,000+ active installs for WPSpeed as of September 7, 2026.
Is WPSpeed still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 20, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Does WPSpeed have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 1 of 1 recent support threads for WPSpeed are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is WPSpeed free?
WPSpeed is free to install from WordPress.org. The developer lists it as commercial, so a paid version or paid add-ons exist.
Where does WPSpeed rank among Caching Plugins?
WPSpeed is #53 in the WordPress.org Caching Plugins ranking.