WordPress plugin comparison
Cache by Folium vs W3 Total Cache
At a glance
- W3 Total Cache has more active installs: 900K+, against 100+ for Cache by Folium.
- On a typical day, W3 Total Cache is downloaded about 10,954 times, Cache by Folium about 6.
- W3 Total Cache is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 5,420 reviews, against 4.2 from 10 reviews.
- W3 Total Cache was updated more recently: Oct 20, 2026, against Jun 13, 2026 for Cache by Folium.
- W3 Total Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Cache by Folium.
- W3 Total Cache has been around longer: since 2009, against 2017 for Cache by Folium.
Line by line
W3 Total Cache leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Cache by Folium |  W3 Total Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #13,520 | #73 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 900K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 124 | 592.8K |
| Rating | 4.2(10) | 4.4(5.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.36 | ×3.22 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 19 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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