WordPress plugin comparison
Cache Enabler vs Instant Back/Forward
At a glance
- Cache Enabler has more active installs: 100K+, against 10K+ for Instant Back/Forward.
- On a typical day, Cache Enabler is downloaded about 1,300 times, Instant Back/Forward about 115.
- Instant Back/Forward is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.3 from 139 reviews.
- Cache Enabler was updated more recently: Sep 27, 2026, against Sep 12, 2026 for Instant Back/Forward.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Cache Enabler has been around longer: since 2015, against 2025 for Instant Back/Forward.
Line by line
Cache Enabler leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Cache Enabler |  Instant Back/Forward |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #403 | #1,675 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 38.5K | 3.9K |
| Rating | 4.3(139) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.07 | ×0.88 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.2 |
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