WordPress plugin comparison
Cache External Scripts vs WP Fastest Cache
At a glance
- WP Fastest Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 800+ for Cache External Scripts.
- On a typical day, WP Fastest Cache is downloaded about 18,560 times, Cache External Scripts about 6.
- Cache External Scripts is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews, against 4.9 from 4,233 reviews.
- WP Fastest Cache was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against May 11, 2019 for Cache External Scripts.
- WP Fastest Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.2.30 for Cache External Scripts.
- WP Fastest Cache has been around longer: since 2013, against 2015 for Cache External Scripts.
Line by line
WP Fastest Cache leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Cache External Scripts |  WP Fastest Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,480 | #47 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 147 | 1.5M |
| Rating | 5.0(25) | 4.9(4.2K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 59% |
| Tested up to | 5.2.30 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×4.03 |
| Last release | 7 years ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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