Batcache
v1.5by Automattic · updated 6 years ago
Batcache uses Memcached to store and serve rendered pages.
- Rank
- #7,680
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 761
- 700+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 115.4K
- 115,416 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Batcache at a glance
Batcache is a WordPress plugin by Automattic with 700+ active installs, the #7,680 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 41% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.5 came out on Mar 28, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.3.27. Among the 6 plugins tagged “memcache”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats343 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Batcache |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 58 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 59 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 13 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 761 · -2.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 761 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 761 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 764 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 765 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 762 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 765 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 763 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 764 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 763 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 762 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 763 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 778 |
Rank over time
#7,680 · up 17 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,680 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,681 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,673 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,665 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,666 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,679 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,662 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,663 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,674 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,688 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,710 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,703 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,697 |
Growth %
Average -0.18% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.39% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.39% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.26% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.93% |
Active installs band
700+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 700+ |
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- Rank #7703 → #7665
- Tested up to 5.3.26 → 5.3.27
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.580%
- v1.220%
Rating trend
4.5★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 5.3.27
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 20, 2008
- Last updated
- Mar 28, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Batcache
How many websites use Batcache?
Batcache is active on 700+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,680 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Batcache been downloaded?
115,416 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was Batcache last updated?
Version 1.5 came out on Mar 28, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is Batcache compatible with the latest WordPress?
Batcache’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.3.27, 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 Batcache 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 Batcache have?
4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Batcache?
The plugins most like Batcache, by the tags they share, are Jetpack Boost (200K+), 10Web Booster (60K+) and ezCache (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.5
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 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★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 7 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 761 |
| Reported installs | 700+ |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 115.4K |
| Author | Automattic |
| First released | Jun 20, 2008 |
| Version | 1.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 28, 2020 |
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