WordPress plugin comparison
Fastcache by Host.it vs Hummingbird Performance
Fastcache by Host.it
by Host.it
1K+ installs5.0
Hummingbird Performance
by WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform
70K+ installs4.7
At a glance
- Hummingbird Performance has more active installs: 70K+, against 1K+ for Fastcache by Host.it.
- On a typical day, Hummingbird Performance is downloaded about 917 times, Fastcache by Host.it about 55.
- Fastcache by Host.it is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.7 from 1,488 reviews.
- Hummingbird Performance was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Nov 8, 2026 for Fastcache by Host.it.
- Hummingbird Performance is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Fastcache by Host.it.
- Hummingbird Performance has been around longer: since 2017, against 2024 for Fastcache by Host.it.
Line by line
Hummingbird Performance leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Fastcache by Host.it | Hummingbird Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,019 | #598 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 70K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2K | 52.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.7(1.5K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.63 | ×1.25 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 7.4 |
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