WordPress plugin comparison
Cache Buddy vs W3 Total Cache
At a glance
- W3 Total Cache has more active installs: 900K+, against 10+ for Cache Buddy.
- On a typical day, W3 Total Cache is downloaded about 10,014 times, Cache Buddy about 2.
- W3 Total Cache is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 5,420 reviews, against 4.0 from 3 reviews.
- W3 Total Cache was updated more recently: Oct 20, 2026, against Mar 25, 2015 for Cache Buddy.
- W3 Total Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.2.39 for Cache Buddy.
- W3 Total Cache has been around longer: since 2009, against 2015 for Cache Buddy.
Line by line
W3 Total Cache leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Cache Buddy |  W3 Total Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #29,615 | #73 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 900K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 35 | 592.5K |
| Rating | 4.0(3) | 4.4(5.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 4.2.39 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×3.22 |
| Last release | 11 years ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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