WordPress plugin comparison
Flash Cache vs LiteSpeed Cache
At a glance
- LiteSpeed Cache has more active installs: 7M+, against 20+ for Flash Cache.
- On a typical day, LiteSpeed Cache is downloaded about 47,926 times, Flash Cache about 5.
- LiteSpeed Cache is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 2,780 reviews, against 3.7 from 3 reviews.
- Flash Cache was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Nov 3, 2026 for LiteSpeed Cache.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- LiteSpeed Cache has been around longer: since 2016, against 2023 for Flash Cache.
Line by line
LiteSpeed Cache leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Flash Cache |  LiteSpeed Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #28,127 | #5 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 7M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 129 | 3.3M |
| Rating | 3.7(3) | 4.8(2.8K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 49% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.21 | ×7.39 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
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