Reduce Unused CSS Solution with Critical CSS For WP
v1.0.24by Magazine3 · updated 2 months ago
Critical CSS For WP removes the unused CSS which helps to paint fast and render the above fold content, before downloading the complete css files.
- Rank
- #6,801
- Down7 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,170
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 55.9K
- 55,906 all-time
- Rating
- 3.8/5
- 13 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Reduce Unused CSS Solution with Critical CSS For WP at a glance
Reduce Unused CSS Solution with Critical CSS For WP is a WordPress plugin by Magazine3 with 1K+ active installs, the #6,801 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 21 times, 3% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.8 out of 5 from 13 reviews. Version 1.0.24 came out on Aug 18, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “Core Web Vital”. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats593 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Reduce Unused CSS Solution with Critical CSS For WP |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 15 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,167 · -0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,167 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,169 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,160 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,157 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,154 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,155 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,152 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,157 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,153 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,152 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,158 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,171 |
Rank over time
#6,801 · up 33 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,801 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,794 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,849 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,831 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,848 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,848 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,838 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,845 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,829 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,855 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,852 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,842 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,834 |
Growth %
Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.39% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.26% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.26% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.26% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.35% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.52% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.11% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #6842 → #6831Downloads +29.4%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
3.8★★★★★13 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.24
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 15, 2022
- Last updated
- Aug 18, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Reduce Unused CSS Solution with Critical CSS For WP
How many websites use Reduce Unused CSS Solution with Critical CSS For WP?
Reduce Unused CSS Solution with Critical CSS For WP is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,801 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Reduce Unused CSS Solution with Critical CSS For WP been downloaded?
55,906 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 21 times. See download stats
When was Reduce Unused CSS Solution with Critical CSS For WP last updated?
Version 1.0.24 came out on Aug 18, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release
Is Reduce Unused CSS Solution with Critical CSS For WP compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Reduce Unused CSS Solution with Critical CSS For WP have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Reduce Unused CSS Solution with Critical CSS For WP. See its security record
Is Reduce Unused CSS Solution with Critical CSS For WP still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Reduce Unused CSS Solution with Critical CSS For WP have?
3.8 out of 5 from 13 reviews on WordPress.org. 69% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Reduce Unused CSS Solution with Critical CSS For WP?
The plugins most like Reduce Unused CSS Solution with Critical CSS For WP, by the tags they share, are Jetpack Boost (200K+), Hummingbird Performance (70K+) and Clearfy Cache (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.8
★★★★★
13 reviews
- 5 stars: 9 reviews, 69%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 4 reviews, 31%
- Positive
- 69%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 31%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,170 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 3.8 |
| Reviews | 13 |
| Total downloads | 55.9K |
| Author | Magazine3 |
| First released | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Version | 1.0.24 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 18, 2026 |
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