Optimal State – Database Optimization, Backup & Performance Suite
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, 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, and more—delivering professional-grade performance optimization without the plugin bloat or subscription fatigue.
This installable preview version lets you explore the complete interface and understand every feature before upgrading. Test-drive the dashboard, review all capabilities, and see exactly how Optimal State can transform your WordPress performance—risk-free.
Why WordPress Sites Choose Optimal State
🚀 4X Faster Than Using Separate Plugins One optimized codebase instead of 4+ conflicting plugins means faster load times, reduced server overhead, and zero compatibility issues.
💰 Save Money on Multiple Plugin Subscriptions Stop paying for separate plugins like WP Rocket, UpdraftPlus Premium, WP-Optimize Premium, and Perfmatters. Get everything in one place and eliminate subscription fatigue.
🎯 Database Optimization That Actually Works Unlike basic cleaners, Optimal State performs deep optimization: table defragmentation, autoload optimization, corruption repair, and intelligent cleanup of 18+ data types.
📊 Real-Time Health Monitoring Know exactly when your database needs attention with our proprietary health scoring algorithm—no guesswork, just data-driven optimization.
The Complete Performance Stack
🗄️ Database Optimization & Cleanup – One-Click Optimization – Comprehensive cleanup in seconds – Real-Time Health Score – Visual dashboard showing database efficiency (0-100 scale) – 18 Cleanup Types – Post revisions, spam comments, transients, orphaned data, trashed items, auto-drafts, expired transients, oEmbed cache, WooCommerce sessions, Action Scheduler logs, and more – Table Optimization – Defragment and compact all database tables – Autoload Optimization – Reduce autoloaded data for faster page loads (Pro) – Table Repair & Analysis – Fix corrupted tables automatically (Pro) – Database Structure Analysis – Detailed insights into table sizes, indexes, and optimization opportunities – Delete Unused Tables – Remove leftover tables from deleted plugins (Pro)
💾 Enterprise-Grade Backup & Restore – Automated Database Backups – GZIP-compressed with integrity verification – One-Click Restore – Restore any backup with automatic safety rollback – Smart Backup Management – Keep up to 10 backups with automatic rotation (Pro: 10, Free: 1) – Upload & Restore – Restore from any backup file (Pro) – Zero-Downtime Restoration – Temporary table swap technology for seamless recovery – Automatic Safety Backups – Created before all critical operations – Protected Backup Directory – .htaccess security prevents unauthorized access
⚡ Multi-Layer Caching System – Server-Side Page Caching – Lightning-fast HTML cache with smart invalidation – Browser Caching – Automatic .htaccess rules for static assets – Database Query Caching – Redis/Memcached compatibility (Pro) – Mobile-Specific Cache – Separate cache for mobile devices (Pro) – Smart Cache Preload – Sitemap-based automatic preloading (Pro) – GDPR-Compliant Cookie Detection – Custom consent cookie support (Pro) – Intelligent Cache Purging – Automatic invalidation on content updates – Cache Statistics – Real-time hit rates and performance metrics
🔍 Advanced Database Search & Replace – Serialization-Safe – Handles serialized PHP data correctly (critical for WordPress) – Dry Run Mode – Preview all changes before execution – Regex Support – Advanced pattern matching for complex replacements (Pro) – Table-Specific Operations – Target specific database tables – Detailed Results – See exactly what was changed and where
🎛️ Performance Optimization Tools – Lazy Load Images & Iframes – Load media only when visible – Heartbeat API Control – Reduce admin-ajax.php server load by 60%+ – Post Revisions Limit – Control revision storage (save 30-50% database space) – Trash Auto-Empty – Automatically purge trash after X days – Disable XML-RPC – Block brute force attacks via XML-RPC – Remove Emoji Scripts – Save 12KB+ per page load – Clean WP Headers – Remove version info, RSD, WLW manifest, shortlinks – WooCommerce Optimization – Specialized cleanup for online stores
📈 Performance Analytics & Monitoring – PageSpeed Insights Integration – Core Web Vitals directly in your dashboard – Performance Metrics Dashboard – Track optimization impact over time – Database Statistics – Visual charts showing tables, indexes, overhead, and growth – Activity Logging – Complete history of all optimization operations (last 150) – Before/After Comparisons – Measure the impact of each optimization
⏰ Automation & Scheduling – Set-and-Forget Maintenance – Schedule daily, weekly, or monthly optimization (Pro) – Email Notifications – Receive reports after each automated task (Pro) – Custom Time Selection – Run maintenance during low-traffic hours (Pro) – Automatic Backup + Cleanup – Combined scheduled operations (Pro)
🔒 Security & Safety Features – Emergency Rollback – Automatic restoration if anything goes wrong – Maintenance Mode – Prevent visitor access during critical operations – Database Validation – Verify backup integrity before restore – User Access Control – Restrict plugin access to specific administrators (Pro) – Settings Export/Import – Backup and migrate your configuration – Protected Operations – Confirmation dialogs for destructive actions
Perfect For
✅ E-commerce Sites – WooCommerce optimization, session cleanup, Action Scheduler management ✅ High-Traffic Blogs – Revision control, comment spam removal, transient cleanup ✅ Agency & Developer Sites – Multi-site ready, bulk cleanup, staging/production migrations ✅ Membership Sites – User metadata optimization, scheduled maintenance ✅ Any WordPress Site – Suffering from slow admin, bloated database, or poor performance
Replaces These Popular Plugins
- UpdraftPlus → Backup & Restore
- WP Rocket → Caching & Performance
- WP Super Cache → Page Caching
- WP-Optimize → Database Cleanup
- Better Search Replace → Database Search & Replace
- Perfmatters → Performance Optimization
- Heartbeat Control → Heartbeat Management
- WP Revisions Control → Revision Limits
- Clearfy → Performance Tweaks
- Advanced Database Cleaner → Deep Database Cleanup
- Autoptimize → Performance Features
What Makes Optimal State Different?
Unlike WP-Optimize: We include professional backup/restore and advanced caching—not just basic cleanup.
Unlike UpdraftPlus: We optimize your database for performance, not just backup. Backups are 40-60% smaller due to optimization.
Unlike WP Rocket: We tackle the root cause (database bloat) instead of just caching around the problem. Combined approach = better results.
Unlike Perfmatters: We provide complete database management, automated backups, and intelligent cleanup—not just toggle switches.
The Optimal State Advantage: One plugin, one interface, one optimization strategy. No conflicts, no compatibility issues, no subscription fatigue.
Preview vs. Full Version
This Preview Version allows you to: ✓ Explore the complete interface and dashboard ✓ Review all features and capabilities ✓ Understand the health scoring system ✓ Plan your optimization strategy ✓ See exactly what you’re getting
Full Version (Free & Pro) includes: ✓ All operations fully functional ✓ Actual database optimization and cleanup ✓ Real backup creation and restoration ✓ Working cache system ✓ Search & Replace execution (Pro) ✓ Automation scheduling (Pro) ✓ Priority email support
Why offer an installable preview? Database optimization is serious business. We want you to be 100% confident in our interface, features, and approach before making any changes to your live site. Test drive everything risk-free, then upgrade when ready.
Technical Specifications
- Minimum Requirements: WordPress 5.5+, PHP 7.4+
- Tested Up To: WordPress 6.9
- Server Compatibility: Shared hosting, VPS, dedicated, cloud (AWS, DigitalOcean, etc.)
- Hosting Compatibility: Bluehost, SiteGround, WP Engine, Kinsta, Cloudways, all major hosts
- Multisite: Not currently supported (coming soon)
- Database Support: MySQL 5.6+, MariaDB 10.1+
- Cache Support: Redis, Memcached, APCu compatible (Pro)
External Services and Resources
Optimal State utilizes the following third-party services and open-source libraries to enhance functionality and user experience:
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Chart.js – Open-source JavaScript library for creating responsive, interactive data visualizations. Used in the plugin’s dashboard to display database statistics, performance trends, and health metrics. Chart.js is licensed under the MIT License and is included locally within the plugin. For more information, visit: https://www.chartjs.org/
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Google PageSpeed Insights API – Performance measurement tool that analyzes web page content and generates suggestions to make that page faster. The plugin’s PageSpeed integration uses this API to fetch and display Core Web Vitals metrics and optimization opportunities. When you use the PageSpeed feature, your site URL is sent to Google’s servers for analysis. Use of this API is subject to Google’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
- API Documentation: https://developers.google.com/speed/docs/insights/v5/get-started
- Terms of Service: https://developers.google.com/terms
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Note: The PageSpeed Insights feature is optional and only activates when you manually request a performance analysis. No data is sent to external services without your explicit action.
Credits
- Developed by Luke Garrison
- Icons by Dashicons (WordPress Core)
- Charts by Chart.js
- Performance metrics based on Google PageSpeed Insights
Contributing: Interested in contributing to Optimal State? Feature requests, bug reports, and code contributions are welcome. Visit our support page for contribution guidelines.
Support and Documentation
Getting Help
- User Manual: Comprehensive documentation built into the plugin (User Manual tab)
- FAQ Section: Common questions answered above
- Live Demo: Interactive preview to explore features before installation
- Email Support: Priority support for Pro version users
Useful Links
Feature Requests
We actively develop Optimal State based on user feedback. If you have a feature request or enhancement idea, please contact us through the support page. Many current features were implemented based on user suggestions.