WordPress plugin comparison
Akamai for WordPress vs WP Super Cache
At a glance
- WP Super Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 100+ for Akamai for WordPress.
- On a typical day, WP Super Cache is downloaded about 18,177 times, Akamai for WordPress about 5.
- WP Super Cache is rated higher: 4.3 out of 5 from 1,346 reviews, against 2.0 from 2 reviews.
- WP Super Cache was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Mar 30, 2018 for Akamai for WordPress.
- WP Super Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.9.35 for Akamai for WordPress.
- WP Super Cache has been around longer: since 2007, against 2010 for Akamai for WordPress.
Line by line
WP Super Cache leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Akamai for WordPress |  WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,989 | #36 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 140 | 918.2K |
| Rating | 2.0(2) | 4.3(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 4.9.35 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×2.76 |
| Last release | 8 years ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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