wuk.ch DNS-Prefetch / Prerender
v1.1.4by Stefan M. · updated 9 years ago
Adds dns-prefetch and prerender functionalities on WordPress for better PageSpeed.
- Rank
- #44,884
- Up122 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.1K
- 3,092 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
wuk.ch DNS-Prefetch / Prerender at a glance
wuk.ch DNS-Prefetch / Prerender is a WordPress plugin by Stefan M. with 10+ active installs, the #44,884 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1.4 came out on Sep 9, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 3 plugins tagged “DNS Prefetch”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats29 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | wuk.ch DNS-Prefetch / Prerender |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · +18.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
Rank over time
#44,884 · up 2,982 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #44,884 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #45,006 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #48,329 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #36,798 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #44,400 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #44,775 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #39,002 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #47,791 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #47,866 |
Growth %
Average +1.29% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.4
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 2, 2016
- Last updated
- Sep 9, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about wuk.ch DNS-Prefetch / Prerender
How many websites use wuk.ch DNS-Prefetch / Prerender?
wuk.ch DNS-Prefetch / Prerender is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #44,884 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has wuk.ch DNS-Prefetch / Prerender been downloaded?
3,092 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was wuk.ch DNS-Prefetch / Prerender last updated?
Version 1.1.4 came out on Sep 9, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is wuk.ch DNS-Prefetch / Prerender compatible with the latest WordPress?
wuk.ch DNS-Prefetch / Prerender’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 wuk.ch DNS-Prefetch / Prerender still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does wuk.ch DNS-Prefetch / Prerender have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to wuk.ch DNS-Prefetch / Prerender?
The plugins most like wuk.ch DNS-Prefetch / Prerender, by the tags they share, are Simple DNS Prefetch (200+), Prerender and Prefetch (60+) and Oxyplug Prefetch & Prerender (100+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.1K |
| Author | Stefan M. |
| First released | Apr 2, 2016 |
| Version | 1.1.4 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 9, 2017 |
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- Rank
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- Installs
- 200+
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Prerender and Prefetch
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Puts Prerender and Prefetch tag in the page. Allowing compatible navigators to do a pre-load of the page you figure the visitor is going to go.
- Rank
- #19,923
- Installs
- 60+
- 4.0
Oxyplug Prefetch & Prerender
by Oxyplug Team
Faster loading next pages by prerendering/prefetching all links a user hovers or addresses you prefer. It improves UX and Core Web Vitals score.
- Rank
- #14,263
- Installs
- 100+
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- Rank
- #18,607
- Installs
- 70+
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