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Performance Optimization: Order Styles and Javascript

v1.0

by Satya Prakash · updated 13 years ago

Ordering StyleSheet and JavaScript (external and inline) for performance optimization.

Rank
#18,749
Down12 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 73
70+ reported · High
Total downloads
13.8K
13,815 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
6 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +50% (30d)·Toward 80+ · ETA ~6d

Performance Optimization at a glance

Performance Optimization is a WordPress plugin by Satya Prakash with 70+ active installs, the #18,749 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Oct 11, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. Among the 112 plugins tagged “style”, it ranks #35. It was first released in 2010.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

68 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Performance Optimization Compare series
Downloads over time: 24 days across 1 series.0246Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2
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DatePerformance Optimization
Nov 2, 20266
Nov 1, 20266
Oct 31, 20264
Oct 30, 20262
Oct 29, 20263
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20263
Oct 26, 20263
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20262
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20262
Oct 19, 20263
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20265
Oct 16, 20261
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20262
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20266

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 73 · 0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.7373.574Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202673
Nov 7, 202673
Nov 5, 202673
Nov 4, 202673
Nov 3, 202673
Nov 2, 202673
Nov 1, 202673
Oct 31, 202674
Oct 30, 202674
Oct 29, 202673
Oct 28, 202673
Oct 27, 202673

Rank over time

#18,749 · up 7 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#18.7K#18.7K#18.8KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#18,749
Nov 8, 2026#18,737
Nov 7, 2026#18,696
Nov 6, 2026#18,732
Nov 5, 2026#18,679
Nov 4, 2026#18,727
Nov 3, 2026#18,737
Nov 2, 2026#18,741
Nov 1, 2026#18,738
Oct 31, 2026#18,657
Oct 30, 2026#18,659
Oct 29, 2026#18,748
Oct 28, 2026#18,737
Oct 27, 2026#18,756

Growth %

Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026-1.35%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026+1.37%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

70+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.70Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202670+
Nov 8, 202670+
Nov 7, 202670+
Nov 6, 202670+
Nov 5, 202670+
Nov 4, 202670+
Nov 3, 202670+
Nov 2, 202670+
Nov 1, 202670+
Oct 31, 202670+
Oct 30, 202670+
Oct 29, 202670+
Oct 28, 202670+
Oct 27, 202670+

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.

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0
Requires WordPress
2.0.2
Tested up to
3.6.1
Requires PHP
–
First released
Aug 11, 2010
Last updated
Oct 11, 2013
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Performance Optimization

How many websites use Performance Optimization?

Performance Optimization is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,749 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Performance Optimization been downloaded?

13,815 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats

When was Performance Optimization last updated?

Version 1.0 came out on Oct 11, 2013 (13 years ago).

Is Performance Optimization compatible with the latest WordPress?

Performance Optimization’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, 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 Performance Optimization still maintained?

Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Performance Optimization have?

5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Performance Optimization?

The plugins most like Performance Optimization, by the tags they share, are Speed Optimizer (1M+), Jetpack Boost (200K+) and Performance Lab (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

Analyze reviews

Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

6 reviews

  • 5 stars: 6 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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Performance Optimization
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Estimated installs≈ 73
Reported installs70+
Rating5.0
Reviews6
Total downloads13.8K
AuthorSatya Prakash
First releasedAug 11, 2010
Version1.0
Requires WP2.0.2
Requires PHP–
Last updatedOct 11, 2013

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