WordPress plugin comparison
Fastcache by Host.it vs Jetpack Boost
At a glance
- Jetpack Boost has more active installs: 200K+, against 1K+ for Fastcache by Host.it.
- On a typical day, Jetpack Boost is downloaded about 2,211 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 612 reviews.
- Fastcache by Host.it was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Nov 6, 2026 for Jetpack Boost.
- Jetpack Boost is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Fastcache by Host.it.
- Jetpack Boost has been around longer: since 2020, against 2024 for Fastcache by Host.it.
Line by line
Jetpack Boost leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Fastcache by Host.it |  Jetpack Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,019 | #245 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2K | 193.8K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.7(612) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 75% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.63 | ×1.80 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 7.4 |
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