WordPress plugin comparison
GTmetrix for WordPress vs xSpeed Cache
At a glance
- xSpeed Cache has more active installs: 10K+, against 7K+ for GTmetrix for WordPress.
- On a typical day, xSpeed Cache is downloaded about 1,149 times, GTmetrix for WordPress about 22.
- xSpeed Cache is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews, against 4.5 from 15 reviews.
- xSpeed Cache was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Aug 25, 2023 for GTmetrix for WordPress.
- xSpeed Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.0.18 for GTmetrix for WordPress.
- GTmetrix for WordPress has been around longer: since 2012, against 2026 for xSpeed Cache.
Line by line
xSpeed Cache leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  GTmetrix for WordPress |  xSpeed Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,519 | #1,646 |
| Active installs | 7K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 596 | 46.8K |
| Rating | 4.5(15) | 5.0(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.0.18 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.03 | ×1.16 |
| Last release | 3 years ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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