WordPress plugin comparison
Hyper Cache vs WP Super Cache
At a glance
- WP Super Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 7K+ for Hyper Cache.
- On a typical day, WP Super Cache is downloaded about 14,997 times, Hyper Cache about 38.
- Hyper Cache is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 82 reviews, against 4.3 from 1,346 reviews.
- WP Super Cache was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Feb 3, 2026 for Hyper Cache.
- WP Super Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Hyper Cache.
- WP Super Cache has been around longer: since 2007, against 2008 for Hyper Cache.
Line by line
WP Super Cache leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Hyper Cache |  WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,514 | #36 |
| Active installs | 7K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 984 | 884.2K |
| Rating | 4.5(82) | 4.3(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.58 | ×2.76 |
| Last release | 9 months ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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