WordPress plugin comparison
C3 Cloudfront Cache Controller vs W3 Total Cache
At a glance
- W3 Total Cache has more active installs: 900K+, against 3K+ for C3 Cloudfront Cache Controller.
- On a typical day, W3 Total Cache is downloaded about 9,709 times, C3 Cloudfront Cache Controller about 132.
- W3 Total Cache is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 5,420 reviews, against 4.3 from 3 reviews.
- W3 Total Cache was updated more recently: Oct 20, 2026, against Mar 23, 2026 for C3 Cloudfront Cache Controller.
- W3 Total Cache resolves more of its support threads: 36% in the last two months, against 0% for C3 Cloudfront Cache Controller.
- W3 Total Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for C3 Cloudfront Cache Controller.
- W3 Total Cache has been around longer: since 2009, against 2015 for C3 Cloudfront Cache Controller.
Line by line
W3 Total Cache leads on 8 of 8 comparable lines.
| Metric |  C3 Cloudfront Cache Controller |  W3 Total Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,741 | #73 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 900K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.5K | 602.7K |
| Rating | 4.3(3) | 4.4(5.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 36% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.55 | ×2.87 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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