WordPress plugin comparison
AEH Speed Optimization vs W3 Total Cache
At a glance
- W3 Total Cache has more active installs: 900K+, against 2K+ for AEH Speed Optimization.
- On a typical day, W3 Total Cache is downloaded about 9,709 times, AEH Speed Optimization about 74.
- W3 Total Cache is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 5,420 reviews, against 3.2 from 20 reviews.
- W3 Total Cache was updated more recently: Oct 20, 2026, against Oct 15, 2026 for AEH Speed Optimization.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- W3 Total Cache has been around longer: since 2009, against 2019 for AEH Speed Optimization.
Line by line
W3 Total Cache leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  AEH Speed Optimization |  W3 Total Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,557 | #73 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 900K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.1K | 602.7K |
| Rating | 3.2(20) | 4.4(5.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 36% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.56 | ×2.87 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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