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Object Cache for APCu vs Redis Object Cache
At a glance
- Redis Object Cache has more active installs: 500K+, against 300+ for Object Cache for APCu.
- On a typical day, Redis Object Cache is downloaded about 13,165 times, Object Cache for APCu about 9.
- Object Cache for APCu has no reviews yet.
- Object Cache for APCu was updated more recently: Sep 27, 2026, against Sep 18, 2026 for Redis Object Cache.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Redis Object Cache has been around longer: since 2014, against 2025 for Object Cache for APCu.
Line by line
Redis Object Cache leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Object Cache for APCu |  Redis Object Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #11,006 | #120 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 265 | 351.8K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.5(179) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.36 | ×2.27 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.2 |
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