Best database optimization plugins for WordPress
The most popular database optimization plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Cache by Folium leads with 100+ active installs, ahead of Altaris Cleaner (10+) and Speed Clean Cache (10+). All 10 plugins tagged “database optimization” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 10 database optimization plugins
- 1.
Cache by FoliumThe most installed database optimization plugin, with 100+ active installs. Rated 4.2 from 10 reviews, updated 4 months ago.
- 2.
Altaris Cleaner10+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 6 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- 3.
Speed Clean Cache10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.7.11.
- 4.
Sutrify CleanerFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 3 months ago.
- 5.
Volixta Database ManagerFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 1 week ago.
- 6.
GSaini DB OptimizerFewer than 10 active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.6.11.
- 7.
Clicks Order ArchiverFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 2 months ago.
- 8.
Astricode OpsFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 4 weeks ago.
- 9.
CPT Meta Size AnalyzerFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 3 months ago.
- 10.
Speed-MateFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.7.11.
All 10 plugins tagged “database optimization”
Cache by Folium
Down in the last 7 days:106#13,521by jody nesbitt4 months ago
Fast, easy to use cache for WordPress with option for 3 separate CDN's. Optimize Database.
- Installs
- 100+
- Rating
- 4.2(10)
- Downloads
- 11/day
Altaris Cleaner
Down in the last 7 days:964#28,699by altaris6 months ago
Clean up orphaned database records left behind by removed plugins. Safe, fast and free.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Speed Clean Cache
#45,478by Hamid Ezzaki1 year ago
A simple plugin to clean WordPress cache, clear transients, flush object cache, and optimize the database.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Sutrify Cleaner
Up in the last 7 days:19,964#50,758by Aayush Shrestha3 months ago
All-in-one performance plugin to optimize CSS, JS, Google Fonts, database tables, and transients.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Volixta Database Manager
Up in the last 7 days:21,982#50,939by VOLIXTA TEAM7 days ago
WordPress database manager, cleaner and optimizer. Browse and edit tables, manage WP options, remove unnecessary data and improve database health.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 6/day
GSaini DB Optimizer
Up in the last 7 days:13,650#55,370by ghanshyam saini1 year ago
Short Description:Optimize your WordPress database by removing revisions, spam comments, and transients for better site performance.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- 5.0(2)
- Downloads
- 0/day
Clicks Order Archiver
Down in the last 7 days:11,547#64,055by sykologicist3 months ago
Archive old WooCommerce orders to declutter your admin, speed up order search, and boost database performance. Restore anytime, no data loss.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Astricode Ops
#64,841by astricode28 days ago
Block spam registrations, inspect and clean WordPress data with reversible database quarantine, review autoloaded options, and convert images to WebP.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 3/day
CPT Meta Size Analyzer
Down in the last 7 days:6,945#70,431by Hitesh Talpada3 months ago
Analyze and display total size of post meta and content data for selected post types. Helps identify large meta or content data for optimization.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Speed-Mate
Down in the last 7 days:16,444#73,225by Akhter-uz-zaman Arif1 year ago
Speed up your WordPress website with Speed-Mate. Caching, asset optimization, lazy loading, and database cleanup made simple and effective.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day