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Better WordPress Minify

v1.3.3

by Khang Minh · updated 9 years ago

Allows you to combine and minify your CSS and JS files to improve page load time.

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Rank
#2,563
Down3 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 7,430
7K+ reported · High
Total downloads
695.2K
695,174 all-time
Rating
4.2/5
137 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +50% (30d)·Toward 8K+ · ETA ~5d

Better WordPress Minify at a glance

Better WordPress Minify is a WordPress plugin by Khang Minh with 7K+ active installs, the #2,563 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 21 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 137 reviews. Version 1.3.3 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “minify js”. It was first released in 2011.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

462 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Better WordPress Minify Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.102030Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3
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DateBetter WordPress Minify
Nov 3, 202619
Nov 2, 202625
Nov 1, 202630
Oct 31, 202613
Oct 30, 202618
Oct 29, 202616
Oct 28, 202621
Oct 27, 202625
Oct 26, 202627
Oct 25, 202620
Oct 24, 202613
Oct 23, 202626
Oct 22, 202636
Oct 21, 202619
Oct 20, 202618
Oct 19, 202618
Oct 18, 202612
Oct 17, 20268
Oct 16, 202611
Oct 15, 202618
Oct 14, 202611
Oct 13, 202622
Oct 12, 202611
Oct 11, 202615
Oct 10, 202610

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 7,426 · +0.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.7.4K7.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20267,426
Nov 8, 20267,441
Nov 7, 20267,449
Nov 5, 20267,452
Nov 4, 20267,442
Nov 3, 20267,426
Nov 2, 20267,433
Nov 1, 20267,440
Oct 31, 20267,447
Oct 30, 20267,445
Oct 29, 20267,425
Oct 28, 20267,410
Oct 27, 20267,412

Rank over time

#2,563 · down 2 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#2.6K#2.6KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#2,563
Nov 8, 2026#2,560
Nov 7, 2026#2,559
Nov 6, 2026#2,559
Nov 5, 2026#2,558
Nov 4, 2026#2,560
Nov 3, 2026#2,560
Nov 2, 2026#2,559
Nov 1, 2026#2,557
Oct 31, 2026#2,556
Oct 30, 2026#2,555
Oct 29, 2026#2,565
Oct 28, 2026#2,577
Oct 27, 2026#2,576
Oct 16, 2026#2,561

Growth %

Average +0.01% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.20%
Nov 8, 2026-0.11%
Nov 7, 2026-0.02%
Nov 5, 2026+0.13%
Nov 4, 2026+0.21%
Nov 3, 2026-0.09%
Nov 2, 2026-0.09%
Nov 1, 2026-0.09%
Oct 31, 2026+0.03%
Oct 30, 2026+0.27%
Oct 29, 2026+0.20%
Oct 28, 2026-0.03%

Active installs band

7K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.7KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20267K+
Nov 8, 20267K+
Nov 7, 20267K+
Nov 6, 20267K+
Nov 5, 20267K+
Nov 4, 20267K+
Nov 3, 20267K+
Nov 2, 20267K+
Nov 1, 20267K+
Oct 31, 20267K+
Oct 30, 20267K+
Oct 29, 20267K+
Oct 28, 20267K+
Oct 27, 20267K+
Oct 16, 20267K+

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Change log

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Versions in use

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

  • v1.399%
  • v1.21.3%

Rating trend

4.2★★★★★137 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.3.3
Requires WordPress
3.1
Tested up to
4.0.38
Requires PHP
–
First released
Apr 7, 2011
Last updated
Nov 28, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Better WordPress Minify

How many websites use Better WordPress Minify?

Better WordPress Minify is active on 7K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,563 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Better WordPress Minify been downloaded?

695,174 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 21 times. See download stats

When was Better WordPress Minify last updated?

Version 1.3.3 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release

Is Better WordPress Minify compatible with the latest WordPress?

Better WordPress Minify’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 Better WordPress Minify have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Better WordPress Minify. See its security record

Is Better WordPress Minify still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Better WordPress Minify have?

4.2 out of 5 from 137 reviews on WordPress.org. 72% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Better WordPress Minify?

The plugins most like Better WordPress Minify, by the tags they share, are CSS Above The Fold (200+), PageSpeed Ninja (5K+) and CSS Minify (200+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.2

★★★★★

137 reviews

  • 5 stars: 98 reviews, 72%
  • 4 stars: 11 reviews, 8%
  • 3 stars: 3 reviews, 2%
  • 2 stars: 4 reviews, 3%
  • 1 stars: 21 reviews, 15%
Positive
80%4–5★
Mixed
2%3★
Critical
18%1–2★
  • About 14 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Better WordPress Minify
Estimated installs≈ 7,430
Reported installs7K+
Rating4.2
Reviews137
Total downloads695.2K
AuthorKhang Minh
First releasedApr 7, 2011
Version1.3.3
Requires WP3.1
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 28, 2017

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