WordPress plugin comparison
CLP Varnish Cache vs Widget Output Cache
At a glance
- CLP Varnish Cache has more active installs: 10K+, against 200+ for Widget Output Cache.
- On a typical day, CLP Varnish Cache is downloaded about 97 times, Widget Output Cache about 6.
- CLP Varnish Cache is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews, against 4.9 from 7 reviews.
- Widget Output Cache was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Mar 17, 2026 for CLP Varnish Cache.
- Widget Output Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for CLP Varnish Cache.
- Widget Output Cache has been around longer: since 2013, against 2022 for CLP Varnish Cache.
Line by line
CLP Varnish Cache leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CLP Varnish Cache |  Widget Output Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,987 | #11,509 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.7K | 242 |
| Rating | 5.0(7) | 4.9(7) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.69 | ×0.46 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 11 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | – |
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