Alpha Cache
v1.3.002by shra · updated 1 year ago
Caching plug-in. Easy to setup, free to use and fast in action.
- Rank
- #34,704
- Down387 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.5K
- 6,480 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Alpha Cache at a glance
Alpha Cache is a WordPress plugin by shra with 10+ active installs, the #34,704 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 9% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.3.002 came out on Jul 11, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “advanced cache”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats114 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Alpha Cache |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · -11.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#34,704 · down 1,484 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #34,704 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #34,317 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #33,682 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #34,399 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #34,574 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #33,543 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #34,600 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #33,666 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #33,220 |
Growth %
Average -1.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.88% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.002
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Sep 7, 2012
- Last updated
- Jul 11, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Alpha Cache
How many websites use Alpha Cache?
Alpha Cache is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #34,704 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Alpha Cache been downloaded?
6,480 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Alpha Cache last updated?
Version 1.3.002 came out on Jul 11, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Alpha Cache compatible with the latest WordPress?
Alpha Cache’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Alpha Cache still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Alpha Cache have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Alpha Cache?
The plugins most like Alpha Cache, by the tags they share, are WP Fastest Cache (1M+), WP Super Cache (1M+) and Breeze Cache (300K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 6.5K |
| Author | shra |
| First released | Sep 7, 2012 |
| Version | 1.3.002 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jul 11, 2025 |
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