WordPress plugin comparison
atec Cache APCu vs Redis Object Cache
At a glance
- Redis Object Cache has more active installs: 500K+, against 3K+ for atec Cache APCu.
- On a typical day, Redis Object Cache is downloaded about 13,165 times, atec Cache APCu about 32.
- atec Cache APCu is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 21 reviews, against 4.5 from 179 reviews.
- Redis Object Cache was updated more recently: Sep 18, 2026, against Jul 3, 2026 for atec Cache APCu.
- Redis Object Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for atec Cache APCu.
- Redis Object Cache has been around longer: since 2014, against 2023 for atec Cache APCu.
Line by line
Redis Object Cache leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  atec Cache APCu |  Redis Object Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,631 | #120 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 554 | 342.8K |
| Rating | 4.9(21) | 4.5(179) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.74 | ×2.27 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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