WordPress plugin comparison
Cache Using Gzip vs LiteSpeed Cache
Cache Using Gzip
by Mark Nokes
400+ installs5.0
LiteSpeed Cache
by LiteSpeed Technologies
7M+ installs4.8
At a glance
- LiteSpeed Cache has more active installs: 7M+, against 400+ for Cache Using Gzip.
- On a typical day, LiteSpeed Cache is downloaded about 47,926 times, Cache Using Gzip about 15.
- Cache Using Gzip is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.8 from 2,780 reviews.
- LiteSpeed Cache was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Oct 1, 2026 for Cache Using Gzip.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- LiteSpeed Cache has been around longer: since 2016, against 2024 for Cache Using Gzip.
Line by line
LiteSpeed Cache leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Cache Using Gzip | LiteSpeed Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,621 | #5 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 7M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 314 | 3.3M |
| Rating | 5.0(3) | 4.8(2.8K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 49% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.53 | ×7.39 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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