A2 Optimized WP – Turbocharge and secure your WordPress site
v3.0.13by A2 Hosting · updated 1 year ago
Make your site faster and more secure with the click of a few buttons
- Rank
- #669
- Down1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 63,000
- 60K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 2.1M
- 2,057,917 all-time
- Rating
- 3.1/5
- 43 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
A2 Optimized WP at a glance
A2 Optimized WP is a WordPress plugin by A2 Hosting with 60K+ active installs, the #669 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 103 times, 13% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.1 out of 5 from 43 reviews. Version 3.0.13 came out on Feb 10, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. Among the 292 plugins tagged “speed”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats2.9K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | A2 Optimized WP |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 109 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 126 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 126 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 105 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 129 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 78 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 88 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 116 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 98 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 118 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 101 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 110 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 132 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 160 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 85 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 80 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 78 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 110 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 91 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 81 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 85 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 62,830 · -1.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Approximate, from band changes | Estimated installs |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | – | 62,830 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | – | 62,927 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | – | 62,925 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | – | 62,906 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | – | 62,959 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | – | 62,903 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | – | 62,900 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | – | 63,014 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | – | 63,059 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | – | 63,033 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | – | 63,032 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | – | 63,053 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 63,061 | 63,061 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 63,103 | – |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 63,146 | – |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 63,188 | – |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 63,230 | – |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 63,272 | – |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 63,315 | – |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 63,357 | – |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 63,399 | – |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 63,442 | – |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 63,484 | – |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 63,526 | – |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 63,569 | – |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 63,611 | – |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 63,653 | – |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 63,695 | – |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 63,738 | – |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 63,780 | – |
Rank over time
#669 · down 3 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #669 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #668 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #668 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #668 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #668 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #668 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #668 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #669 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #668 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #668 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #668 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #668 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #668 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #668 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #666 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Approximate, from band changes | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | – | -0.15% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | – | +0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | – | +0.01% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | – | -0.08% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | – | +0.09% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | – | +0.01% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | – | -0.18% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | – | -0.07% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | – | +0.04% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | – | +0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | – | -0.03% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | – | -0.01% |
| Oct 27, 2026 | -0.07% | – |
| Oct 26, 2026 | -0.07% | – |
| Oct 25, 2026 | -0.07% | – |
| Oct 24, 2026 | -0.07% | – |
| Oct 23, 2026 | -0.07% | – |
| Oct 22, 2026 | -0.07% | – |
| Oct 21, 2026 | -0.07% | – |
| Oct 20, 2026 | -0.07% | – |
| Oct 19, 2026 | -0.07% | – |
| Oct 18, 2026 | -0.07% | – |
| Oct 17, 2026 | -0.07% | – |
| Oct 16, 2026 | -0.07% | – |
| Oct 15, 2026 | -0.07% | – |
| Oct 14, 2026 | -0.07% | – |
| Oct 13, 2026 | -0.07% | – |
| Oct 12, 2026 | -0.07% | – |
| Oct 11, 2026 | -0.07% | – |
Active installs band
60K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 60K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #668 → #668Downloads +5.5%
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.084%
- v2.09.2%
- v2.16.8%
- v2.90.1%
Rating trend
3.1★★★★★43 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0.13
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Oct 8, 2015
- Last updated
- Feb 10, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about A2 Optimized WP
How many websites use A2 Optimized WP?
A2 Optimized WP is active on 60K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #669 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has A2 Optimized WP been downloaded?
2,057,917 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 103 times. See download stats
When was A2 Optimized WP last updated?
Version 3.0.13 came out on Feb 10, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release
Is A2 Optimized WP compatible with the latest WordPress?
A2 Optimized WP’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does A2 Optimized WP have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep A2 Optimized WP up to date. See its security record
Is A2 Optimized WP still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does A2 Optimized WP have?
3.1 out of 5 from 43 reviews on WordPress.org. 47% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to A2 Optimized WP?
The plugins most like A2 Optimized WP, by the tags they share, are Advanced Database Cleaner (100K+), Staatic (3K+) and 10Web Booster (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.1
★★★★★
43 reviews
- 5 stars: 20 reviews, 47%
- 4 stars: 3 reviews, 7%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 3 reviews, 7%
- 1 stars: 17 reviews, 40%
- Positive
- 53%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 47%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.2.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 63,000 |
| Reported installs | 60K+ |
| Rating | 3.1 |
| Reviews | 43 |
| Total downloads | 2.1M |
| Author | A2 Hosting |
| First released | Oct 8, 2015 |
| Version | 3.0.13 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Feb 10, 2025 |
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