WordPress plugin comparison
Cache Using Gzip vs W3 Total Cache
At a glance
- W3 Total Cache has more active installs: 900K+, against 400+ for Cache Using Gzip.
- On a typical day, W3 Total Cache is downloaded about 10,014 times, Cache Using Gzip about 15.
- Cache Using Gzip is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.4 from 5,420 reviews.
- W3 Total Cache was updated more recently: Oct 20, 2026, against Oct 1, 2026 for Cache Using Gzip.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- W3 Total Cache has been around longer: since 2009, against 2024 for Cache Using Gzip.
Line by line
W3 Total Cache leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Cache Using Gzip |  W3 Total Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,621 | #73 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 900K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 314 | 598.6K |
| Rating | 5.0(3) | 4.4(5.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.53 | ×3.22 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 19 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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