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Unbloater vs The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow) (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Unbloater

Unbloater

5(16)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Unbloater
VS
The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)

The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)

5(6)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Unbloater has a higher user rating (5/5 from 16 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Unbloater has accumulated 56K+ total downloads while The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow) has 6.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Unbloater
The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)5/5
Total Reviews
16Unbloater
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The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)6
Active Installs
5.0K+Unbloater
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The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)100
Total Downloads
56K+Unbloater
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The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)6.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AUnbloater
The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)0%
Last Updated
2 months agoUnbloater
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The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)1 week ago
First Released
2021Unbloater
The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)2010
Age
5 yearsUnbloater
The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)16 years
WP Requires
4.2+Unbloater
The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)5.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+Unbloater
The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)7.4+
Business Model
FreeUnbloater
The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)Free
Latest Version
1.6.4Unbloater
The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)1.9.8

Rating Breakdown

Unbloater

5/5(16 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)

5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Unbloater Reviews

by MTC

MUST HAVE WORDPRESS PLUGIN

Goodness, this is one handy mofo! THANK YOU

by Aggravated Badger

Unironically THE best unbloat/debloat plugin on WordPress.

Installed on two websites of mine, settings are dummy friendly and very straightforward. Very lightweight plugin too. The author deserves more ratings! Cheers and hope you keep this amazing plugin up

by akgt

The best unbloat plugin

The best plugin to unbloat your wordpress website, simple, clean and free, it does not need any pro upgrade like others. along with a great developer.

The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow) Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Unbloater or The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow) more popular?
Unbloater has 5.0K+ active installations while The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow) has 100. Unbloater is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Unbloater or The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)?
Unbloater has a 5/5 rating from 16 reviews, while The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Unbloater and The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow) free?
Unbloater is free and The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow) is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Unbloater or The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Unbloater was last updated 2 months ago and The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow) was last updated 1 week ago.

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