WordPress plugin comparison
Fastcache by Host.it vs xSpeed Cache
At a glance
- xSpeed Cache has more active installs: 10K+, against 1K+ for Fastcache by Host.it.
- On a typical day, xSpeed Cache is downloaded about 1,149 times, Fastcache by Host.it about 55.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Both were last updated on Nov 8, 2026.
- xSpeed Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Fastcache by Host.it.
- Fastcache by Host.it has been around longer: since 2024, against 2026 for xSpeed Cache.
Line by line
xSpeed Cache leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Fastcache by Host.it |  xSpeed Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,019 | #1,646 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2K | 46.8K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.63 | ×1.16 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 7.4 |
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