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Basic Optimization

v2.1.0

by Shah Alom · updated 4 months ago

A lightweight WordPress optimization plugin for disabling selected default frontend and header outputs such as emojis, shortlinks, embeds, XML-RPC, se …

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Rank
#32,055
Down316 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 16
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
1.9K
1,864 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -20% (30d)·Toward Fewer than 10 · ETA unknown

Basic Optimization at a glance

Basic Optimization is a WordPress plugin by Shah Alom with 10+ active installs, the #32,055 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.1.0 came out on Jun 19, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 5 plugins tagged “disable emojis”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2020.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

55 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Basic Optimization Compare series
Downloads over time: 29 days across 1 series.024Oct 9Oct 14Oct 18Oct 23Oct 28Nov 1Nov 6Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateBasic Optimization
Nov 6, 20263
Nov 5, 20262
Nov 4, 20264
Nov 3, 20260
Nov 2, 20262
Nov 1, 20262
Oct 31, 20261
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20263
Oct 26, 20263
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20261
Oct 23, 20260
Oct 22, 20263
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20262
Oct 19, 20265
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20264
Oct 13, 20261
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20262
Oct 9, 20263

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 11 days across 1 series.151617Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202616
Nov 7, 202616
Nov 5, 202616
Nov 4, 202616
Nov 3, 202616
Nov 2, 202616
Nov 1, 202616
Oct 31, 202616
Oct 30, 202616
Oct 29, 202616
Oct 28, 202616

Rank over time

#32,055 · down 71 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 10 days across 1 series.#31.8K#32KOct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#32,055
Nov 7, 2026#31,739
Nov 6, 2026#32,114
Nov 5, 2026#32,018
Nov 4, 2026#31,762
Nov 2, 2026#32,111
Nov 1, 2026#31,733
Oct 30, 2026#32,137
Oct 29, 2026#32,137
Oct 28, 2026#31,984

Growth %

Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 10 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 29Oct 31Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

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  1. Rank #31984 → #32018Downloads +0%
    • Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.1.0
Requires WordPress
5.5
Tested up to
6.9.11
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
Aug 11, 2020
Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Basic Optimization

How many websites use Basic Optimization?

Basic Optimization is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #32,055 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Basic Optimization been downloaded?

1,864 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats

When was Basic Optimization last updated?

Version 2.1.0 came out on Jun 19, 2026 (4 months ago).

Is Basic Optimization compatible with the latest WordPress?

Basic Optimization’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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.

Is Basic Optimization still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 4 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Basic Optimization have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Basic Optimization?

The plugins most like Basic Optimization, by the tags they share, are Optimization Detective (60K+), WP Meteor Website Speed Optimization Addon (20K+) and TinyPNG Image Optimization (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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Basic Optimization
Estimated installs≈ 16
Reported installs10+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads1.9K
AuthorShah Alom
First releasedAug 11, 2020
Version2.1.0
Requires WP5.5
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedJun 19, 2026

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