WordPress plugin comparison
APC Object Cache Backend vs WP Fastest Cache
At a glance
- WP Fastest Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 10+ for APC Object Cache Backend.
- On a typical day, WP Fastest Cache is downloaded about 18,560 times, APC Object Cache Backend about 3.
- APC Object Cache Backend is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews, against 4.9 from 4,233 reviews.
- WP Fastest Cache was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against May 4, 2020 for APC Object Cache Backend.
- WP Fastest Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.5.2 for APC Object Cache Backend.
- APC Object Cache Backend has been around longer: since 2010, against 2013 for WP Fastest Cache.
Line by line
WP Fastest Cache leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  APC Object Cache Backend |  WP Fastest Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #38,640 | #47 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 63 | 1.5M |
| Rating | 5.0(14) | 4.9(4.2K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 59% |
| Tested up to | 3.5.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×4.03 |
| Last release | 6 years ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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