WordPress plugin comparison
Cache Rocket vs W3 Total Cache
At a glance
- W3 Total Cache has more active installs: 900K+, against fewer than 10 for Cache Rocket.
- On a typical day, W3 Total Cache is downloaded about 10,014 times, Cache Rocket about 3.
- Cache Rocket has no reviews yet.
- W3 Total Cache was updated more recently: Oct 20, 2026, against Aug 23, 2026 for Cache Rocket.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- W3 Total Cache has been around longer: since 2009, against 2026 for Cache Rocket.
Line by line
W3 Total Cache leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Cache Rocket |  W3 Total Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #70,148 | #73 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 900K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 82 | 598.6K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.4(5.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×3.22 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 19 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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