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Merge + Minify + Refresh

v2.16

by 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
Growing·Downloads +8.6% (30d)·Toward 4K+ · ETA ~34d

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.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

1.1K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Merge + Minify + Refresh Compare series
Downloads over time: 24 days across 1 series.20406080Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2
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DateMerge + Minify + Refresh
Nov 2, 202652
Nov 1, 202636
Oct 31, 202639
Oct 30, 202638
Oct 29, 202646
Oct 28, 202649
Oct 27, 202661
Oct 26, 202655
Oct 25, 202646
Oct 24, 202635
Oct 23, 202661
Oct 22, 202686
Oct 21, 202666
Oct 20, 202638
Oct 19, 202653
Oct 18, 202624
Oct 17, 202629
Oct 16, 202634
Oct 15, 202626
Oct 14, 202644
Oct 13, 202637
Oct 12, 202634
Oct 11, 202630
Oct 10, 202631

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 3,650 · +0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.3.6K3.7KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20263,650
Nov 8, 20263,649
Nov 7, 20263,653
Nov 5, 20263,653
Nov 4, 20263,653
Nov 3, 20263,648
Nov 2, 20263,642
Nov 1, 20263,643
Oct 31, 20263,649
Oct 30, 20263,648
Oct 29, 20263,647
Oct 28, 20263,649
Oct 27, 20263,649

Rank over time

#3,669 · down 9 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#3.7K#3.7K#3.7K#3.7KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9
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DateDaily 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

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.1%0%0.1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026+0.03%
Nov 8, 2026-0.11%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
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, 20260.00%

Active installs band

3K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.2.9K3K3.1KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20263K+
Nov 8, 20263K+
Nov 7, 20263K+
Nov 6, 20263K+
Nov 5, 20263K+
Nov 4, 20263K+
Nov 3, 20263K+
Nov 2, 20263K+
Nov 1, 20263K+
Oct 31, 20263K+
Oct 30, 20263K+
Oct 29, 20263K+
Oct 28, 20263K+
Oct 27, 20263K+
Oct 16, 20263K+

Search rankings

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Change log

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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
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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 reviews

Review 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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Estimated installs≈ 3,650
Reported installs3K+
Rating4.2
Reviews68
Total downloads451.2K
Authorlaunchinteractive
First releasedApr 15, 2015
Version2.16
Requires WP6.4.0
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedJul 26, 2026

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