WordPress plugin comparison
Object Cache for APCu vs xSpeed Cache
At a glance
- xSpeed Cache has more active installs: 10K+, against 300+ for Object Cache for APCu.
- On a typical day, xSpeed Cache is downloaded about 1,077 times, Object Cache for APCu about 9.
- Object Cache for APCu has no reviews yet.
- xSpeed Cache was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Sep 27, 2026 for Object Cache for APCu.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Object Cache for APCu has been around longer: since 2025, against 2026 for xSpeed Cache.
Line by line
xSpeed Cache leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Object Cache for APCu |  xSpeed Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #11,006 | #1,654 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 265 | 44K |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.36 | ×1.16 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
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