WordPress plugin comparison
Hamecache vs WP-Optimize
At a glance
- WP-Optimize has more active installs: 1M+, against 30+ for Hamecache.
- On a typical day, WP-Optimize is downloaded about 6,738 times, Hamecache about 6.
- Hamecache has no reviews yet.
- Hamecache was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Sep 21, 2026 for WP-Optimize.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP-Optimize has been around longer: since 2009, against 2019 for Hamecache.
Line by line
WP-Optimize leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Hamecache |  WP-Optimize |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24,664 | #53 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 142 | 218.3K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(2.6K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 36% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×3.13 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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