Optimization Detective: installs, ratings and growth stats

By WordPress Performance Team · Rank #663

Optimization Detective is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 60K+. Rating: 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings. HostList snapshots installs, ratings, and support signals so you can see freshness and direction, then follow the hosting links below for WordPress and stack-fit guidance. Active installs are ranges published by WordPress.org, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only. This page is a hosting-support resource, not a paid plugin ranking.

Over the last 90 days with download data, WordPress.org recorded about 82,468 downloads for Optimization Detective. HostList install rank: #663. Use the charts below for direction, then pick hosting that matches the plugin's cache, PHP, and ecommerce needs.

Active installs
60K+
Rating
4.3 / 5
Ratings count
3
Support resolved
n/a

Provides a framework for leveraging real user metrics to detect optimizations for improving page performance.

Install trend

60K+ active installs, unchanged since 19 July 2026. WordPress.org reports installs in rounded buckets, so this figure only moves when the plugin crosses a bucket boundary.

Daily downloads

Exact daily download counts from WordPress.org (not install buckets).

Technical details

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FAQ

How many sites use Optimization Detective?

WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 60K+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.

Is Optimization Detective actively maintained?

WordPress.org last listed an update on 26 August 2026. It is tested up to WordPress 7.1.

What hosting should I use with Optimization Detective?

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Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.