WordPress plugin comparison
HarborCache vs W3 Total Cache
At a glance
- W3 Total Cache has more active installs: 900K+, against fewer than 10 for HarborCache.
- On a typical day, W3 Total Cache is downloaded about 9,709 times, HarborCache about 21.
- W3 Total Cache is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 5,420 reviews, against 1.0 from 1 review.
- HarborCache was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Oct 20, 2026 for W3 Total Cache.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- W3 Total Cache has been around longer: since 2009, against 2026 for HarborCache.
Line by line
W3 Total Cache leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  HarborCache |  W3 Total Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #67,524 | #73 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 900K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 269 | 602.7K |
| Rating | 1.0(1) | 4.4(5.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 36% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.03 | ×2.87 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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