WordPress plugin comparison
Gator Cache vs Jetpack Boost
At a glance
- Jetpack Boost has more active installs: 200K+, against 100+ for Gator Cache.
- On a typical day, Jetpack Boost is downloaded about 2,211 times, Gator Cache about 5.
- Gator Cache is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 36 reviews, against 4.7 from 612 reviews.
- Jetpack Boost was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Dec 22, 2018 for Gator Cache.
- Jetpack Boost is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.0.31 for Gator Cache.
- Gator Cache has been around longer: since 2014, against 2020 for Jetpack Boost.
Line by line
Jetpack Boost leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Gator Cache |  Jetpack Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,631 | #245 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 89 | 196.9K |
| Rating | 4.8(36) | 4.7(612) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 75% |
| Tested up to | 5.0.31 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.80 |
| Last release | 7 years ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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