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Cache-Control

v2.2.5

by Dan · updated 7 years ago

Configurable HTTP Cache-Control response headers for webpages generated by WordPress.

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Rank
#5,565
Down15 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,550
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
105.3K
105,294 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
6 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +43.6% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~20d

Cache-Control at a glance

Cache-Control is a WordPress plugin by Dan with 1K+ active installs, the #5,565 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 42 times, 44% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 2.2.5 came out on Aug 30, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.30. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “cache-control”. It was first released in 2016.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

1.1K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Cache-Control Compare series
Downloads over time: 27 days across 1 series.50100Oct 9Oct 13Oct 18Oct 22Oct 26Oct 31Nov 4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateCache-Control
Nov 4, 202655
Nov 3, 202638
Nov 2, 202654
Nov 1, 202631
Oct 31, 202614
Oct 30, 202640
Oct 29, 202663
Oct 28, 202673
Oct 27, 202631
Oct 26, 202663
Oct 25, 202625
Oct 24, 202626
Oct 23, 202643
Oct 22, 202670
Oct 21, 2026104
Oct 20, 202629
Oct 19, 202639
Oct 18, 20269
Oct 17, 202618
Oct 16, 202642
Oct 15, 202658
Oct 14, 202647
Oct 13, 202640
Oct 12, 202629
Oct 11, 202619
Oct 10, 202618
Oct 9, 202638

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,545 · -8.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1.6K1.6K1.7KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20261,545
Nov 7, 20261,550
Nov 5, 20261,551
Nov 4, 20261,550
Nov 3, 20261,547
Nov 2, 20261,544
Nov 1, 20261,546
Oct 31, 20261,543
Oct 30, 20261,543
Oct 29, 20261,550
Oct 28, 20261,552
Oct 27, 20261,686

Rank over time

#5,565 · down 2 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#5.6K#5.6K#5.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#5,565
Nov 7, 2026#5,550
Nov 6, 2026#5,545
Nov 5, 2026#5,559
Nov 4, 2026#5,569
Nov 3, 2026#5,576
Nov 2, 2026#5,574
Nov 1, 2026#5,559
Oct 31, 2026#5,566
Oct 30, 2026#5,572
Oct 29, 2026#5,561
Oct 28, 2026#5,569
Oct 27, 2026#5,563

Growth %

Average -0.73% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.32%
Nov 7, 2026-0.03%
Nov 5, 2026+0.07%
Nov 4, 2026+0.19%
Nov 3, 2026+0.19%
Nov 2, 2026-0.13%
Nov 1, 2026+0.19%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026-0.45%
Oct 29, 2026-0.13%
Oct 28, 2026-7.95%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #5569 → #5559
    • Tested up to 5.2.29 → 5.2.30

Versions in use

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

  • v2.2100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.2.5
Requires WordPress
4.4.1
Tested up to
5.2.30
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jan 26, 2016
Last updated
Aug 30, 2019
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Cache-Control

How many websites use Cache-Control?

Cache-Control is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,565 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Cache-Control been downloaded?

105,294 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 42 times. See download stats

When was Cache-Control last updated?

Version 2.2.5 came out on Aug 30, 2019 (7 years ago). See every release

Is Cache-Control compatible with the latest WordPress?

Cache-Control’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, 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.

Does Cache-Control have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Cache-Control. See its security record

Is Cache-Control still maintained?

Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Cache-Control have?

5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Cache-Control?

The plugins most like Cache-Control, by the tags they share, are LiteSpeed Cache (7M+), WP Super Cache (1M+) and W3 Total Cache (900K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

6 reviews

  • 5 stars: 6 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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Cache-Control
Estimated installs≈ 1,550
Reported installs1K+
Rating5.0
Reviews6
Total downloads105.3K
AuthorDan
First releasedJan 26, 2016
Version2.2.5
Requires WP4.4.1
Requires PHP–
Last updatedAug 30, 2019

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