WPPerformanceTester
v2.0.0by kohashi · updated 2 years ago
WPPerformanceTester benchmarks your server's performance through a variety of PHP, MySql and WordPress tests
- Rank
- #6,431
- Down8 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,280
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 38.2K
- 38,226 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WPPerformanceTester at a glance
WPPerformanceTester is a WordPress plugin by kohashi with 1K+ active installs, the #6,431 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 18 times, 11% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 2.0.0 came out on Apr 26, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. Among the 12 plugins tagged “benchmark”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats441 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WPPerformanceTester |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,278 · -5.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,278 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,279 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,280 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,284 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,284 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,283 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,281 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,286 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,286 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,290 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,291 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,345 |
Rank over time
#6,431 · down 26 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,431 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,423 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,418 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,421 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,422 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,421 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,414 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,416 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,404 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,408 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,395 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,411 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,405 |
Growth %
Average -0.42% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.39% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.01% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #6411 → #6421Downloads +15.2%
- Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.092%
- v0.17.1%
- v1.11.1%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 6.5.14
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 12, 2015
- Last updated
- Apr 26, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WPPerformanceTester
How many websites use WPPerformanceTester?
WPPerformanceTester is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,431 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WPPerformanceTester been downloaded?
38,226 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 18 times. See download stats
When was WPPerformanceTester last updated?
Version 2.0.0 came out on Apr 26, 2024 (2 years ago). See every release
Is WPPerformanceTester compatible with the latest WordPress?
WPPerformanceTester’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, 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.
Does WPPerformanceTester have known security vulnerabilities?
Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 2.0.0, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record
Is WPPerformanceTester still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WPPerformanceTester have?
4.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 63% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WPPerformanceTester?
The plugins most like WPPerformanceTester, by the tags they share, are Speed Optimizer (1M+), Jetpack Boost (200K+) and Advanced Database Cleaner (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 63%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 25%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 13%
- Positive
- 88%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 13%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,280 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 38.2K |
| Author | kohashi |
| First released | Nov 12, 2015 |
| Version | 2.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 26, 2024 |
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