WordPress plugin comparison
atec Cache APCu vs WP Super Cache
At a glance
- WP Super Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 3K+ for atec Cache APCu.
- On a typical day, WP Super Cache is downloaded about 15,287 times, atec Cache APCu about 32.
- atec Cache APCu is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 21 reviews, against 4.3 from 1,346 reviews.
- WP Super Cache was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Jul 3, 2026 for atec Cache APCu.
- WP Super Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for atec Cache APCu.
- WP Super Cache has been around longer: since 2007, against 2023 for atec Cache APCu.
Line by line
WP Super Cache leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  atec Cache APCu |  WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,631 | #36 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 554 | 894.8K |
| Rating | 4.9(21) | 4.3(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.74 | ×2.76 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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