WordPress plugin comparison
Cachify vs W3 Total Cache
At a glance
- W3 Total Cache has more active installs: 900K+, against 9K+ for Cachify.
- On a typical day, W3 Total Cache is downloaded about 10,014 times, Cachify about 41.
- Cachify is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 47 reviews, against 4.4 from 5,420 reviews.
- W3 Total Cache was updated more recently: Oct 20, 2026, against Jun 20, 2025 for Cachify.
- W3 Total Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Cachify.
- W3 Total Cache has been around longer: since 2009, against 2011 for Cachify.
Line by line
W3 Total Cache leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Cachify |  W3 Total Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,289 | #73 |
| Active installs | 9K+ | 900K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.1K | 598.6K |
| Rating | 4.7(47) | 4.4(5.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.35 | ×3.22 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 19 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.4 |
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