WordPress plugin comparison
CLP Varnish Cache vs Smart Varnish
At a glance
- CLP Varnish Cache has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Smart Varnish.
- On a typical day, CLP Varnish Cache is downloaded about 97 times, Smart Varnish about 1.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- CLP Varnish Cache was updated more recently: Mar 17, 2026, against Aug 30, 2016 for Smart Varnish.
- CLP Varnish Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 4.6.0 for Smart Varnish.
- Smart Varnish has been around longer: since 2014, against 2022 for CLP Varnish Cache.
Line by line
CLP Varnish Cache leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CLP Varnish Cache |  Smart Varnish |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,987 | #42,033 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.7K | 34 |
| Rating | 5.0(7) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 4.6.0 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.69 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 10 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | – |
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