Speed Optimizer: installs, ratings and growth stats
By SiteGround · Rank #60
Speed Optimizer is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 1M+. Rating: 4.2 out of 5 from 637 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 3,872,984 downloads for Speed Optimizer. Public support resolution sits at 50%. HostList install rank: #60. Use the charts below for direction, then pick hosting that matches the plugin's cache, PHP, and ecommerce needs.
Boost your website performance and page speed, and increase conversions with powerful caching, frontend, media, and environment optimizations.
Install trend
Daily downloads
Exact daily download counts from WordPress.org (not install buckets).
Technical details
- Tested up to WordPress 7.0.2
- Requires PHP 7.0
- Last updated 22 June 2026
- Added to WordPress.org 2014-11-25
- View on WordPress.org
Recommended hosts for Speed Optimizer
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- SiteGroundBundled / native · HRI 96
SiteGround Optimizer is the native cache plugin for SiteGround. Source
Typically disallowed on: Kinsta, WP Engine, Flywheel. Check each host's plugin policy before installing.
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FAQ
How many sites use Speed Optimizer?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 1M+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is Speed Optimizer actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 22 June 2026. It is tested up to WordPress 7.0.2.
What hosting should I use with Speed Optimizer?
Start with HostList guidance on Best WordPress hosting, Managed WordPress hosting. Match the host stack (caching layer, managed WordPress policies, ecommerce readiness) to what this plugin needs.
Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.