Plugin info

Total downloads: 33,854
Active installs: 300
Total reviews: 9
Average rating: 4.1
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 2
Last updated: 4/15/2025 (260 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 7/16/2015 (10 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 3.0.1
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.0

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 260 days ago • 9 reviews

40/100

Is WP SpeedUp abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 260 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 3.0.1
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.0

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Description

WP SpeedUp is a powerful and easy-to-use plugin that significantly improves your website’s performance. Whether you’re an expert or a beginner, this plugin offers everything from CSS/JS optimizations to image compression, cron control, database insights, and server-level diagnostics — all from a unified dashboard.

✅ The new Plugin Speed Profiler lets you test which plugin(s) slow down your site, with live ticker updates, millisecond timer, percentage-based progress, and a horizontal performance chart.

You can enable options from the WP Admin panel or leave defaults as-is for instant results. The latest version includes visual indicators, a full speed health dashboard, and expandable expert guidance.

Compatibility List

  • Guava Pattern
  • Genesis
  • Thesis
  • WooThemes
  • Gantry
  • Carrington Core
  • Hybrid Core
  • Options Framework
  • Redux Framework
  • SMOF
  • UPThemes
  • Vafpress
  • Codestar

Arbitrary section

Suggestions and reviews are welcome. Support this free plugin by leaving feedback on the WordPress plugin repository.

A brief Markdown Example

  1. Compatible with WooCommerce
  2. Speed insights with visuals and toggle features
  3. Developed according to WordPress coding standards

License

This WordPress plugin is free software under the terms of the GNU General Public License v2 or later.
See: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Installation

  1. Go to your WordPress admin: yoursite.com/wp-admin
  2. Navigate to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin
  3. Upload and activate this plugin
  4. Navigate to Settings WP SpeedUp

or

  1. Download the WP SpeedUp ZIP file and extract it
  2. Upload the wp-speedup folder to wp-content/plugins/ via FTP
  3. Activate the plugin from your WordPress admin panel
  4. Go to Settings WP SpeedUp

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this plugin compatible with all WordPress themes?

Yes. It is compatible with all themes that follow WordPress coding standards.

Can I profile inactive plugins?

Yes. Use the checkbox in the profiler tab to include currently disabled plugins.

Does the plugin modify my existing files?

No. WP SpeedUp performs clean, reversible optimizations. It does not alter theme or plugin files.

Can I revert optimizations after applying them?

Most actions are either non-destructive (like database checks) or easily reset via plugin settings.

Will this plugin work on multisite installations?

Yes, it supports WordPress multisite setups.

Is there a risk of breaking my site?

All features are designed to be safe. However, as with any optimization tool, it’s recommended to test changes on a staging site first.

Where can I request a feature or report a bug?

Please use the support forum or contact the author directly for premium queries.

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Screenshots

  1. WP SpeedUp › Dashboard Overview & Indicators

    WP SpeedUp › Dashboard Overview & Indicators

  2. WP SpeedUp › Google PageSpeed Insights

    WP SpeedUp › Google PageSpeed Insights

  3. WP SpeedUp › Pingdom Website Speed Test

    WP SpeedUp › Pingdom Website Speed Test

  4. WP SpeedUp › CSS (Enable/Disable)

    WP SpeedUp › CSS (Enable/Disable)

  5. WP SpeedUp › JS (Enable/Disable)

    WP SpeedUp › JS (Enable/Disable)

  6. WP SpeedUp › Images (Temp Directories Cleanup)

    WP SpeedUp › Images (Temp Directories Cleanup)

  7. WP SpeedUp › Pingdom Test (After Image Optimization)

    WP SpeedUp › Pingdom Test (After Image Optimization)

  8. WP SpeedUp › Temp Directory Structure

    WP SpeedUp › Temp Directory Structure

  9. Images Before Optimization

    Images Before Optimization

  10. Images Optimized

    Images Optimized

  11. WP SpeedUp › Advanced Mode Panel

    WP SpeedUp › Advanced Mode Panel

  12. WP SpeedUp › Plugin Speed Profiler (Live Ticker + Chart)

    WP SpeedUp › Plugin Speed Profiler (Live Ticker + Chart)

Changelog

1.5.0

  • NEW: Plugin Speed Profiler tab to detect slow plugins via visual benchmark
  • Live ticker with real-time plugin testing updates using 🔧, , and
  • Stopwatch-style timer with millisecond precision and percent completion
  • Horizontal bar chart displays load time per plugin
  • Option to include inactive plugins in profiling
  • Server-friendly delay added between profiling calls

1.4.9

  • Dashboard insights on caching, cron jobs, autoloaded options, plugins, transients, and more
  • Collapsible views for heavy data sections
  • Cache plugin detection with visual indicators
  • Session use and large folder size warnings
  • Expired transients view and .htaccess awareness
  • Added notices and help banners

1.4.6

  • Updated compatibility with WordPress 6.x

1.4.5

  • UI improvements and UX refinements

1.4.3

  • Language support added

1.4.1

  • Sanitized input and secured file access

1.3.0

  • Server-side checks implemented
  • Video tutorial added

1.2.0

  • Basic & Advanced Mode introduced
  • .htaccess utilities added
  • PageSpeed and Pingdom tools integrated
  • Performance reference materials included

1.1.0

  • Usability improvements

1.0

  • Initial public release