WordPress plugin comparison
Basic Optimization vs ezCache
At a glance
- ezCache has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Basic Optimization.
- On a typical day, ezCache is downloaded about 55 times, Basic Optimization about 2.
- Basic Optimization is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.6 from 5 reviews.
- ezCache was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Jun 19, 2026 for Basic Optimization.
- Basic Optimization is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.8.12 for ezCache.
- ezCache has been around longer: since 2019, against 2020 for Basic Optimization.
Line by line
ezCache leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Basic Optimization |  ezCache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #32,055 | #2,097 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 52 | 2.1K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.6(5) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.16 | ×0.65 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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