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Simple DNS Prefetch

v0.5.2

by andrewmoof · updated 8 years ago

Adds (or removes) DNS prefetching meta tags to your site and speeds up your page load speed.

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Rank
#12,742
Down8 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 220
200+ reported · High
Total downloads
5.8K
5,848 all-time
Rating
3.7/5
3 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -33.3% (30d)·Toward 100+ · ETA ~50d

Simple DNS Prefetch at a glance

Simple DNS Prefetch is a WordPress plugin by andrewmoof with 200+ active installs, the #12,742 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 0.5.2 came out on Jun 8, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. It leads the 21 plugins tagged “dns”. It was first released in 2017.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

50 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Simple DNS Prefetch Compare series
Downloads over time: 20 days across 1 series.0246Oct 10Oct 13Oct 16Oct 20Oct 23Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateSimple DNS Prefetch
Oct 29, 20262
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20265
Oct 25, 20265
Oct 24, 20265
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20264
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20261
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20266
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20261
Oct 11, 20260
Oct 10, 20265

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 220 · -3.1% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.220225Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026220
Nov 8, 2026220
Nov 7, 2026219
Nov 5, 2026220
Nov 4, 2026220
Nov 3, 2026221
Nov 2, 2026222
Nov 1, 2026221
Oct 31, 2026221
Oct 30, 2026222
Oct 29, 2026223
Oct 28, 2026223
Oct 27, 2026227

Rank over time

#12,742 · down 95 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#12.7K#12.7K#12.8KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#12,742
Nov 8, 2026#12,734
Nov 7, 2026#12,753
Nov 6, 2026#12,694
Nov 5, 2026#12,731
Nov 4, 2026#12,719
Nov 3, 2026#12,684
Nov 2, 2026#12,677
Nov 1, 2026#12,695
Oct 31, 2026#12,696
Oct 30, 2026#12,671
Oct 29, 2026#12,646
Oct 28, 2026#12,658
Oct 27, 2026#12,647

Growth %

Average -0.24% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 2026+0.46%
Nov 7, 2026-0.23%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026-0.45%
Nov 3, 2026-0.45%
Nov 2, 2026+0.45%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026-0.45%
Oct 30, 2026-0.45%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-1.76%

Active installs band

200+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.190200210Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026200+
Nov 8, 2026200+
Nov 7, 2026200+
Nov 6, 2026200+
Nov 5, 2026200+
Nov 4, 2026200+
Nov 3, 2026200+
Nov 2, 2026200+
Nov 1, 2026200+
Oct 31, 2026200+
Oct 30, 2026200+
Oct 29, 2026200+
Oct 28, 2026200+
Oct 27, 2026200+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #12658 → #12731
    • Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v0.5100%

Rating trend

3.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
0.5.2
Requires WordPress
4.1
Tested up to
4.9.35
Requires PHP
–
First released
Sep 9, 2017
Last updated
Jun 8, 2018
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Simple DNS Prefetch

How many websites use Simple DNS Prefetch?

Simple DNS Prefetch is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,742 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Simple DNS Prefetch been downloaded?

5,848 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats

When was Simple DNS Prefetch last updated?

Version 0.5.2 came out on Jun 8, 2018 (8 years ago).

Is Simple DNS Prefetch compatible with the latest WordPress?

Simple DNS Prefetch’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Simple DNS Prefetch still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Simple DNS Prefetch have?

3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Simple DNS Prefetch?

The plugins most like Simple DNS Prefetch, by the tags they share, are Speed Booster Pack ⚡ PageSpeed Optimization Suite (8K+), Speed Optimizer (1M+) and Jetpack Boost (200K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

3.7

★★★★★

3 reviews

  • 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
Positive
67%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
33%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Simple DNS Prefetch
Estimated installs≈ 220
Reported installs200+
Rating3.7
Reviews3
Total downloads5.8K
Authorandrewmoof
First releasedSep 9, 2017
Version0.5.2
Requires WP4.1
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJun 8, 2018

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