Index WP MySQL For Speed
v1.6.0by OllieJones · updated 1 month ago
Speed up your WordPress site by adding high-performance keys (database indexes) to your MariaDB / MySQL database tables.
- Rank
- #717
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 56,000
- 50K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 861.4K
- 861,447 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 99 reviews
- Support resolved
- 83%
- 5 of 6 threads, last 2 months
Index WP MySQL For Speed at a glance
Index WP MySQL For Speed is a WordPress plugin by OllieJones with 50K+ active installs, the #717 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 987 times, 74% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 99 reviews. Version 1.6.0 came out on Oct 5, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 9 plugins tagged “key”. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats30.6K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Index WP MySQL For Speed |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 462 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 432 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 781 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 887 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,273 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,147 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,070 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 633 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 612 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 903 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,143 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,226 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,284 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1,277 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 592 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 572 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1,186 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1,847 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1,531 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1,388 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1,348 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 594 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 613 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1,166 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1,431 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1,302 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1,413 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1,513 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 926 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 55,940 · +0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 55,940 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 56,028 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 56,092 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 56,093 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 56,069 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 56,027 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 55,830 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 55,785 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 55,775 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 55,773 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 55,720 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 55,898 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 55,487 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 55,763 |
Rank over time
#717 · up 10 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #717 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #718 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #717 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #718 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #718 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #718 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #718 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #720 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #721 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #721 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #721 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #722 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #722 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #722 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #722 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #727 |
Growth %
Average +0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.35% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.74% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.49% |
Active installs band
50K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 50K+ |
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 #722 → #718Downloads -33.4%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.655%
- v1.538%
- v1.46.2%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★99 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Jun 13, 2021
- Last updated
- Oct 5, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Index WP MySQL For Speed
How many websites use Index WP MySQL For Speed?
Index WP MySQL For Speed is active on 50K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #717 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Index WP MySQL For Speed been downloaded?
861,447 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 987 times. See download stats
When was Index WP MySQL For Speed last updated?
Version 1.6.0 came out on Oct 5, 2026 (1 month ago). See every release
Is Index WP MySQL For Speed compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Index WP MySQL For Speed have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Index WP MySQL For Speed up to date. See its security record
Is Index WP MySQL For Speed still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. Its authors resolved 5 of the 6 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Index WP MySQL For Speed have?
4.8 out of 5 from 99 reviews on WordPress.org. 96% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Index WP MySQL For Speed?
The plugins most like Index WP MySQL For Speed, by the tags they share, are Speed Optimizer (1M+), Jetpack Boost (200K+) and Advanced Database Cleaner (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
99 reviews
- 5 stars: 95 reviews, 96%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 1%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 3%
- Positive
- 96%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 4%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 25 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 56,000 |
| Reported installs | 50K+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 99 |
| Total downloads | 861.4K |
| Author | OllieJones |
| First released | Jun 13, 2021 |
| Version | 1.6.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.2 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Oct 5, 2026 |
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