Merge + Minify + Refresh
v2.16by launchinteractive · updated 3 months ago
Merges/Concatenates CSS & Javascript and then minifies using Minify (for CSS) and Google Closure (for JS with Minify as a fallback).
- Rank
- #3,669
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,650
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 451.2K
- 451,200 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 68 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Merge + Minify + Refresh at a glance
Merge + Minify + Refresh is a WordPress plugin by launchinteractive with 3K+ active installs, the #3,669 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 48 times, 9% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 68 reviews. Version 2.16 came out on Jul 26, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.0. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “closure”. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1.1K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Merge + Minify + Refresh |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 61 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 61 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 31 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,650 · +0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3,650 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,649 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,653 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,653 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,653 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,648 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,642 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,643 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,649 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,648 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,647 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,649 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,649 |
Rank over time
#3,669 · down 9 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #3,669 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,669 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,667 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,667 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,660 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,662 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,665 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,665 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,666 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,668 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,664 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,666 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,675 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,673 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,660 |
Growth %
Average +0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.17% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.1638%
- v2.1513%
- v2.1212%
- v1.88.6%
- Other29%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★68 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.16
- Requires WordPress
- 6.4.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.0
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Apr 15, 2015
- Last updated
- Jul 26, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Merge + Minify + Refresh
How many websites use Merge + Minify + Refresh?
Merge + Minify + Refresh is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,669 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Merge + Minify + Refresh been downloaded?
451,200 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 48 times. See download stats
When was Merge + Minify + Refresh last updated?
Version 2.16 came out on Jul 26, 2026 (3 months ago). See every release
Is Merge + Minify + Refresh compatible with the latest WordPress?
Merge + Minify + Refresh’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.0, 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 Merge + Minify + Refresh have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 4 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Merge + Minify + Refresh up to date. See its security record
Is Merge + Minify + Refresh still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 months ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Merge + Minify + Refresh have?
4.2 out of 5 from 68 reviews on WordPress.org. 74% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Merge + Minify + Refresh?
The plugins most like Merge + Minify + Refresh, by the tags they share, are WP-Optimize (1M+), Clearfy Cache (40K+) and Minify HTML (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
68 reviews
- 5 stars: 50 reviews, 74%
- 4 stars: 4 reviews, 6%
- 3 stars: 3 reviews, 4%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 1%
- 1 stars: 10 reviews, 15%
- Positive
- 79%4–5★
- Mixed
- 4%3★
- Critical
- 16%1–2★
- About 3 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,650 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 68 |
| Total downloads | 451.2K |
| Author | launchinteractive |
| First released | Apr 15, 2015 |
| Version | 2.16 |
| Requires WP | 6.4.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jul 26, 2026 |
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