WordPress plugin comparison
Flash Cache vs LWS Optimize
At a glance
- LWS Optimize has more active installs: 20K+, against 20+ for Flash Cache.
- On a typical day, LWS Optimize is downloaded about 169 times, Flash Cache about 5.
- LWS Optimize is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 3.7 from 3 reviews.
- Flash Cache was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for LWS Optimize.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- LWS Optimize has been around longer: since 2022, against 2023 for Flash Cache.
Line by line
LWS Optimize leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Flash Cache |  LWS Optimize |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #28,127 | #1,379 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 129 | 18.4K |
| Rating | 3.7(3) | 4.6(9) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.21 | ×0.91 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 26 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
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