WordPress plugin comparison
Docket Cache vs Simple Cache
At a glance
- Docket Cache has more active installs: 20K+, against 1K+ for Simple Cache.
- On a typical day, Docket Cache is downloaded about 373 times, Simple Cache about 13.
- Docket Cache is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 50 reviews, against 4.2 from 57 reviews.
- Docket Cache was updated more recently: Oct 31, 2026, against May 4, 2021 for Simple Cache.
- Docket Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.8.19 for Simple Cache.
- Simple Cache has been around longer: since 2016, against 2020 for Docket Cache.
Line by line
Docket Cache leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Docket Cache |  Simple Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,192 | #5,882 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 39.2K | 273 |
| Rating | 4.9(50) | 4.2(57) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 5.8.19 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.71 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 8 days ago | 5 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2.5 | – |
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