WordPress plugin comparison
Easy Critical CSS vs xSpeed Cache
At a glance
- xSpeed Cache has more active installs: 10K+, against 80+ for Easy Critical CSS.
- On a typical day, xSpeed Cache is downloaded about 1,077 times, Easy Critical CSS about 7.
- xSpeed Cache is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews, against 1.0 from 1 review.
- xSpeed Cache was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Oct 12, 2026 for Easy Critical CSS.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Easy Critical CSS has been around longer: since 2025, against 2026 for xSpeed Cache.
Line by line
xSpeed Cache leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Easy Critical CSS |  xSpeed Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #17,971 | #1,654 |
| Active installs | 80+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 289 | 43.3K |
| Rating | 1.0(1) | 5.0(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.16 | ×1.16 |
| Last release | 28 days ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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