WordPress plugin comparison
atec Cache APCu vs Simple Cache
At a glance
- atec Cache APCu has more active installs: 3K+, against 1K+ for Simple Cache.
- On a typical day, atec Cache APCu is downloaded about 32 times, Simple Cache about 13.
- atec Cache APCu is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 21 reviews, against 4.2 from 57 reviews.
- atec Cache APCu was updated more recently: Jul 3, 2026, against May 4, 2021 for Simple Cache.
- atec Cache APCu is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 5.8.19 for Simple Cache.
- Simple Cache has been around longer: since 2016, against 2023 for atec Cache APCu.
Line by line
atec Cache APCu leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  atec Cache APCu |  Simple Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,631 | #5,882 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 581 | 273 |
| Rating | 4.9(21) | 4.2(57) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 5.8.19 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.74 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 5 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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