WordPress plugin comparison
Cache Buddy vs WP Fastest Cache
At a glance
- WP Fastest Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 10+ for Cache Buddy.
- On a typical day, WP Fastest Cache is downloaded about 18,560 times, Cache Buddy about 2.
- WP Fastest Cache is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 4,233 reviews, against 4.0 from 3 reviews.
- WP Fastest Cache was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Mar 25, 2015 for Cache Buddy.
- WP Fastest Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.2.39 for Cache Buddy.
- WP Fastest Cache has been around longer: since 2013, against 2015 for Cache Buddy.
Line by line
WP Fastest Cache leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Cache Buddy |  WP Fastest Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #29,615 | #47 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 38 | 1.5M |
| Rating | 4.0(3) | 4.9(4.2K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 59% |
| Tested up to | 4.2.39 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×4.03 |
| Last release | 11 years ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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