WordPress plugin comparison
GoCache vs xSpeed Cache
At a glance
- xSpeed Cache has more active installs: 10K+, against 700+ for GoCache.
- On a typical day, xSpeed Cache is downloaded about 1,149 times, GoCache about 14.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- xSpeed Cache was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Aug 21, 2026 for GoCache.
- xSpeed Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for GoCache.
- GoCache has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for xSpeed Cache.
Line by line
xSpeed Cache leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  GoCache |  xSpeed Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,630 | #1,646 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 373 | 46.8K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.59 | ×1.16 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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