Merge + Minify + Refresh vs Customizer Refresh (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Merge + Minify + Refresh
4.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Merge + Minify + Refresh has a higher user rating (4.2/5 from 68 reviews) and leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Merge + Minify + Refresh has accumulated 443K+ total downloads while Customizer Refresh has 2.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Merge + Minify + Refresh | Customizer Refresh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 68 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 443K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2018 | |
| Age | 11 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.4.0+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.15 | 1.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Merge + Minify + Refresh
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Merge + Minify + Refresh Reviews
good plugin
I used a website speed test to look at the differences before and after installing this plugin. Of course I waited a while for the merging and minifying to take effect i.e. I visited my website and mo
Works with caveats
It seems to me that: * if the CSS files has @includes it will not work. The option to skip CSS seems to be ignored * If the site is password protected (htpasswd protected site) the minifying part will
Great plugin.
Great plugin. Works as expected. Thank you.
Customizer Refresh Reviews
No reviews yet
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