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APC Object Cache Backend

v2.0.7

by Mark Jaquith · updated 6 years ago

APC Object Cache provides a persistent memory-based backend for the WordPress object cache. APC must be available on your PHP install.

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Rank
#45,155
Down10,345 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 13
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
36.3K
36,288 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
14 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

APC Object Cache Backend at a glance

APC Object Cache Backend is a WordPress plugin by Mark Jaquith with 10+ active installs, the #45,155 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Version 2.0.7 came out on May 4, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 5 plugins tagged “apc”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2010.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

66 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
APC Object Cache Backend Compare series
Downloads over time: 28 days across 1 series.0510Oct 9Oct 14Oct 18Oct 23Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5
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DateAPC Object Cache Backend
Nov 5, 20263
Nov 4, 20261
Nov 3, 20261
Nov 2, 20262
Nov 1, 20262
Oct 31, 202610
Oct 30, 20262
Oct 29, 20261
Oct 28, 20263
Oct 27, 20263
Oct 26, 20263
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20264
Oct 23, 20263
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20262
Oct 19, 20264
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20261
Oct 16, 20261
Oct 15, 20264
Oct 14, 20261
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20261
Oct 11, 20263
Oct 10, 20260
Oct 9, 20263

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 13 · -7.1% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1214Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202613
Nov 7, 202615
Nov 5, 202611
Nov 4, 202611
Nov 3, 202611
Nov 2, 202614
Nov 1, 202614
Oct 31, 202614
Oct 30, 202614
Oct 29, 202613
Oct 28, 202614
Oct 27, 202614

Rank over time

#45,155 · down 2,954 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 8 days across 1 series.#35K#40K#45KOct 27Oct 29Nov 1Nov 3Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#45,155
Nov 7, 2026#34,810
Nov 3, 2026#47,914
Nov 1, 2026#40,978
Oct 30, 2026#39,781
Oct 29, 2026#42,858
Oct 28, 2026#38,614
Oct 27, 2026#42,201

Growth %

Average -0.62% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-13.33%
Nov 7, 2026+18.18%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026-21.43%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026+7.69%
Oct 29, 2026-7.14%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.0100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★14 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.0.7
Requires WordPress
3.3
Tested up to
3.5.2
Requires PHP
–
First released
Aug 4, 2010
Last updated
May 4, 2020
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about APC Object Cache Backend

How many websites use APC Object Cache Backend?

APC Object Cache Backend 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 #45,155 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has APC Object Cache Backend been downloaded?

36,288 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats

When was APC Object Cache Backend last updated?

Version 2.0.7 came out on May 4, 2020 (6 years ago).

Is APC Object Cache Backend compatible with the latest WordPress?

APC Object Cache Backend’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 APC Object Cache Backend still maintained?

Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does APC Object Cache Backend have?

5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to APC Object Cache Backend?

The plugins most like APC Object Cache Backend, by the tags they share, are Docket Cache (20K+), SQLite Object Cache (10K+) and WP Fastest Cache (1M+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

14 reviews

  • 5 stars: 14 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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APC Object Cache Backend
Estimated installs≈ 13
Reported installs10+
Rating5.0
Reviews14
Total downloads36.3K
AuthorMark Jaquith
First releasedAug 4, 2010
Version2.0.7
Requires WP3.3
Requires PHP–
Last updatedMay 4, 2020

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