Perfmatters is a paid, self-hosted WordPress plugin that reduces site loading work through code and database optimisation. Script Manager can disable scripts per post or page, across a site, by device, and for logged-in or logged-out users. Database tools remove revisions, auto-drafts, spam comments, trash, and expired transients, with daily, weekly, or monthly schedules. The plugin lazy loads images, iframes, videos, and CSS backgrounds, supporting WebP and AVIF. Other controls defer or delay JavaScript, remove unused CSS, minify JavaScript and CSS, and host Google Fonts locally. Integrations include MonsterInsights for locally hosted Google Analytics, WooCommerce options, and CDN rewriting. The maker says it works with all themes and plugins and alongside caching plugins. Plans start at 29.95 USD per year for one WordPress website. Licenses renew yearly and include a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Who it is for
It suits WordPress site owners, agencies, blogs, and WooCommerce shops seeking script, database, media, and stylesheet controls.
What is good
- Per-page and device script controls
- Scheduled database cleanup
- Lazy loads multiple media types
- Supports WebP and AVIF
- Includes developer support and documentation
What to know first
- Paid self-hosted WordPress plugin
- Licenses renew yearly
- Auto-renew is enabled by default
- No SSL or latency monitoring
Verdict
Perfmatters provides detailed WordPress performance controls across scripts, databases, media, and CSS. Review the yearly renewal terms and the absence of monitoring features alongside the optimisation toolkit.
Perfmatters plans and pricing
All plansCompared on website monitoring software
- Free plan
- No
- SSL monitoring
- No
- Latency monitoring
- No
- Status page
- No
- Maintenance windows
- No
