WordPress plugin comparison
Gator Cache vs W3 Total Cache
At a glance
- W3 Total Cache has more active installs: 900K+, against 100+ for Gator Cache.
- On a typical day, W3 Total Cache is downloaded about 10,014 times, Gator Cache about 5.
- Gator Cache is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 36 reviews, against 4.4 from 5,420 reviews.
- W3 Total Cache was updated more recently: Oct 20, 2026, against Dec 22, 2018 for Gator Cache.
- W3 Total Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.0.31 for Gator Cache.
- W3 Total Cache has been around longer: since 2009, against 2014 for Gator Cache.
Line by line
W3 Total Cache leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Gator Cache |  W3 Total Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,625 | #73 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 900K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 88 | 592.5K |
| Rating | 4.8(36) | 4.4(5.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 5.0.31 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×3.22 |
| Last release | 7 years ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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