WordPress plugin comparison
Object Cache for APCu vs WP Super Cache
At a glance
- WP Super Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 300+ for Object Cache for APCu.
- On a typical day, WP Super Cache is downloaded about 15,287 times, Object Cache for APCu about 9.
- Object Cache for APCu has no reviews yet.
- WP Super Cache was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Sep 27, 2026 for Object Cache for APCu.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Super Cache has been around longer: since 2007, against 2025 for Object Cache for APCu.
Line by line
WP Super Cache leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Object Cache for APCu |  WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #11,006 | #36 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 265 | 905K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.3(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.36 | ×2.76 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
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