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

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

The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)

The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)

5(6)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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ZenPress

ZenPress

5(3)

40 active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View ZenPress

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow) has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow) has accumulated 6.7K+ total downloads while ZenPress has 1.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)
ZenPress5/5
Total Reviews
6The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)
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ZenPress3
Active Installs
100The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)
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ZenPress40
Total Downloads
6.7K+The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)
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ZenPress1.8K+
Support Resolution
0%The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)
ZenPressN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoThe Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)
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ZenPress1 month ago
First Released
2010The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)
ZenPress2025
Age
16 yearsThe Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)
ZenPress1 year
WP Requires
5.0+The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)
ZenPress6.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)
ZenPress8.1+
Business Model
FreeThe Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)
ZenPressFree
Latest Version
1.9.8The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)
ZenPress2.2.5

Rating Breakdown

The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow)

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

ZenPress

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow) or ZenPress more popular?
The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow) has 100 active installations while ZenPress has 40. The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow) or ZenPress?
The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while ZenPress has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow) and ZenPress free?
The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow) is free and ZenPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow) or ZenPress?
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?
The Off Switch (formerly WP Avoid Slow) was last updated 1 week ago and ZenPress was last updated 1 month ago.

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