atec Cache APCu
v2.3.77by docjojo · updated 4 months ago
Super fast APCu-based Object Cache and the only APCu-powered Page Cache plugin for WordPress.
- Rank
- #3,631
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,680
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 97.9K
- 97,913 all-time
- Rating
- 4.9/5
- 21 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
atec Cache APCu at a glance
atec Cache APCu is a WordPress plugin by docjojo with 3K+ active installs, the #3,631 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 32 times, 26% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Version 2.3.77 came out on Jul 3, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 6 plugins tagged “apcu”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2023.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats606 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | atec Cache APCu |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 25 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,681 · +0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3,681 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,679 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,675 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,673 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,678 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,676 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,676 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,672 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,680 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,668 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,670 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,664 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,671 |
Rank over time
#3,631 · up 59 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #3,631 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,632 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,637 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,634 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,635 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,631 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,632 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,627 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,632 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,631 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,639 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,638 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,651 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,649 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,690 |
Growth %
Average +0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.19% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #3651 → #3635
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.399%
- v2.10.6%
Rating trend
4.9★★★★★21 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.3.77
- Requires WordPress
- 4.9
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jun 14, 2023
- Last updated
- Jul 3, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about atec Cache APCu
How many websites use atec Cache APCu?
atec Cache APCu is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,631 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has atec Cache APCu been downloaded?
97,913 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 32 times. See download stats
When was atec Cache APCu last updated?
Version 2.3.77 came out on Jul 3, 2026 (4 months ago). See every release
Is atec Cache APCu compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Does atec Cache APCu have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for atec Cache APCu. See its security record
Is atec Cache APCu still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does atec Cache APCu have?
4.9 out of 5 from 21 reviews on WordPress.org. 95% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to atec Cache APCu?
The plugins most like atec Cache APCu, by the tags they share, are SQLite Object Cache (10K+), Redis Object Cache (500K+) and Docket Cache (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.9
★★★★★
21 reviews
- 5 stars: 20 reviews, 95%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 95%4–5★
- Mixed
- 5%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 20 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 41 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,680 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 4.9 |
| Reviews | 21 |
| Total downloads | 97.9K |
| Author | docjojo |
| First released | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Version | 2.3.77 |
| Requires WP | 4.9 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jul 3, 2026 |
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