WordPress plugin comparison
Cache Shark vs WP Super Cache
At a glance
- WP Super Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against fewer than 10 for Cache Shark.
- On a typical day, WP Super Cache is downloaded about 15,287 times, Cache Shark about 107.
- Cache Shark has no reviews yet.
- Cache Shark was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Nov 2, 2026 for WP Super Cache.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Super Cache has been around longer: since 2007, against 2026 for Cache Shark.
Line by line
WP Super Cache leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Cache Shark |  WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #50,046 | #36 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 214 | 905K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.3(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×2.76 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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