WordPress plugin comparison
NitroPack vs Optimization Detective
NitroPack
by NitroPack
80K+ installs4.3
Optimization Detective
by WordPress Performance Team
60K+ installs4.3
At a glance
- NitroPack has more active installs: 80K+, against 60K+ for Optimization Detective.
- On a typical day, NitroPack is downloaded about 701 times, Optimization Detective about 425.
- Both are rated 4.3 out of 5.
- NitroPack was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Aug 26, 2026 for Optimization Detective.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- NitroPack has been around longer: since 2019, against 2024 for Optimization Detective.
Line by line
NitroPack leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | NitroPack | Optimization Detective |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #500 | #688 |
| Active installs | 80K+ | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 47.4K | 10.7K |
| Rating | 4.3(311) | 4.3(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.04 | ×1.01 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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