WordPress plugin comparison
Hyper Cache Extended vs WP Super Cache
At a glance
- WP Super Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 300+ for Hyper Cache Extended.
- On a typical day, WP Super Cache is downloaded about 15,287 times, Hyper Cache Extended about 6.
- Hyper Cache Extended is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews, against 4.3 from 1,346 reviews.
- WP Super Cache was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Apr 11, 2018 for Hyper Cache Extended.
- WP Super Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.9.35 for Hyper Cache Extended.
- WP Super Cache has been around longer: since 2007, against 2010 for Hyper Cache Extended.
Line by line
WP Super Cache leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Hyper Cache Extended |  WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,444 | #36 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 109 | 905K |
| Rating | 4.9(14) | 4.3(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 4.9.35 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×2.76 |
| Last release | 8 years ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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