Shift8 CDN
v2.0.1by shift8 · updated 9 months ago
This is a plugin that integrates a 100% free CDN service operated by Shift8, for your Wordpress site. What this means is that you can simply install t …
- Rank
- #9,086
- Down2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 519
- 500+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 73.6K
- 73,635 all-time
- Rating
- 4.4/5
- 40 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Shift8 CDN at a glance
Shift8 CDN is a WordPress plugin by shift8 with 500+ active installs, the #9,086 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 80% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 from 40 reviews. Version 2.0.1 came out on Feb 10, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. It leads the 6 plugins tagged “free cdn”. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats213 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Shift8 CDN |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 519 · -1.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 519 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 520 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 518 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 518 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 518 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 525 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 521 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 521 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 522 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 522 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 523 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 528 |
Rank over time
#9,086 · down 32 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,086 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,084 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,085 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,099 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,096 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,096 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,020 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,065 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,059 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,059 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,070 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,073 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,054 |
Growth %
Average -0.14% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.77% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.95% |
Active installs band
500+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 500+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #9073 → #9099
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.050%
- v1.7017%
- v1.689.2%
- v1.725.4%
- Other19%
Rating trend
4.4★★★★★40 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.6
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- May 19, 2019
- Last updated
- Feb 10, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Shift8 CDN
How many websites use Shift8 CDN?
Shift8 CDN is active on 500+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,086 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Shift8 CDN been downloaded?
73,635 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was Shift8 CDN last updated?
Version 2.0.1 came out on Feb 10, 2026 (8 months ago).
Is Shift8 CDN compatible with the latest WordPress?
Shift8 CDN’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 Shift8 CDN still maintained?
Its last release was 8 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Shift8 CDN have?
4.4 out of 5 from 40 reviews on WordPress.org. 83% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Shift8 CDN?
The plugins most like Shift8 CDN, by the tags they share, are CDN Enabler (10K+), bunny.net (10K+) and NitroPack (80K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.4
★★★★★
40 reviews
- 5 stars: 33 reviews, 83%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 5 reviews, 13%
- Positive
- 85%4–5★
- Mixed
- 3%3★
- Critical
- 13%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.5.
- Each new 1★ review takes 6 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 519 |
| Reported installs | 500+ |
| Rating | 4.4 |
| Reviews | 40 |
| Total downloads | 73.6K |
| Author | shift8 |
| First released | May 19, 2019 |
| Version | 2.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.6 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Feb 10, 2026 |
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