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Optimal State – Complete Optimization & Performance Suite

All-in-one WordPress performance suite: database optimization, automated backups, page caching, and cleanup. Replace 4+ plugins and save money.

By Luke Garrison·Cache·Free
5(3 reviews)
·10 active installs·Updated 2 weeks ago
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As of April 2026, Optimal State is a WordPress cache plugin with 10 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews. It has been downloaded 1.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 5.5+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2026. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Top alternative: WP Super Cache.

5/53 reviews
10active installs
1.2K+total downloads
3 monthssince 2026

Overview

Optimal State, also known as WP Optimal State outside the official repository, is the only WordPress performance plugin you’ll ever need. Combining enterprise-grade database optimization, automated backups, intelligent caching, brute force protection, and comprehensive cleanup tools into one unified solution.

Stop paying for multiple plugins. Optimal State replaces UpdraftPlus, WP Rocket, WP-Optimize, Perfmatters, Better Search Replace, Loginizer and more, delivering advanced performance optimization and security hardening without the bloat of additional plugins or the fatigue of multiple subscriptions.

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Why WordPress Sites Choose Optimal State

🚀 4X Faster Than Using Separate Plugins
One optimized codebase instead of 4+ conflicting plugins…

Read full description on WordPress.org

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Ratings & Reviews

53 reviews
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3 ★
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2 ★
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1 ★
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Compatibility

WordPress5.5+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4
PHP7.4+ required

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Changelog

1.3.0 – March 2026

  • Updated the server-side caching feature to improve the performance and reliability of the cache preloading and cache purging functionalities.
  • Improved the reliability of the Legacy Plugin Data Scanner to minimize false positives.
  • Added two performance features: Removal of 1. Feed Links (RSS & Atom) and 2. Post Relational Links.
  • Powered up the Database Query Caching feature by adding two extra settings and optimizing how things work.
  • Added validation of security headers via external link to the Browser Caching feature.

…and 5 more changes

View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Luke GarrisonLuke Garrison
Plugin Info
Version
1.3.0
Last Updated
Mar 15, 2026
WP Requires
5.5+
Tested Up To
6.9.4
PHP Requires
7.4+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
1.2K+
Added
Jan 5, 2026
Business
Free

Tags

cachebackupperformanceoptimizationdatabase cleanup

Developer

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Luke Garrison
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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