WP Parallel Loading System
v0.1.9.1updated 15 years ago
The WP-PLS (short for Parallel Loading System) is a WordPress plugin that will enhance the loading efficiency of your Blog.
- Rank
- #27,620
- Up97 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 23
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 20.6K
- 20,632 all-time
- Rating
- 2.7/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Parallel Loading System at a glance
WP Parallel Loading System is a WordPress plugin with 20+ active installs, the #27,620 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 2.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 0.1.9.1 came out on Feb 2, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. Among the 39 plugins tagged “loading”, it ranks #22. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats57 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Parallel Loading System |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 23 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 23 |
Rank over time
#27,620 · up 153 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,620 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #27,717 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #27,808 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #27,795 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #27,633 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #27,510 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #27,695 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #27,773 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
2.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.9.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9.0
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 18, 2010
- Last updated
- Feb 2, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Parallel Loading System
How many websites use WP Parallel Loading System?
WP Parallel Loading System is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #27,620 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Parallel Loading System been downloaded?
20,632 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP Parallel Loading System last updated?
Version 0.1.9.1 came out on Feb 2, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is WP Parallel Loading System compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Parallel Loading System’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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.
Is WP Parallel Loading System still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Parallel Loading System have?
2.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Parallel Loading System?
The plugins most like WP Parallel Loading System, by the tags they share, are Smush (1M+), Optimole (200K+) and ThumbPress (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.7
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 33%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 67%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 23 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 2.7 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 20.6K |
| Author | |
| First released | May 18, 2010 |
| Version | 0.1.9.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.9.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 2, 2011 |
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