WordPress plugin comparison
LiteSpeed Cache vs LWS Optimize
At a glance
- LiteSpeed Cache has more active installs: 7M+, against 20K+ for LWS Optimize.
- On a typical day, LiteSpeed Cache is downloaded about 47,926 times, LWS Optimize about 169.
- LiteSpeed Cache is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 2,780 reviews, against 4.6 from 9 reviews.
- LiteSpeed Cache was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for LWS Optimize.
- LiteSpeed Cache resolves more of its support threads: 49% in the last two months, against 0% for LWS Optimize.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- LiteSpeed Cache has been around longer: since 2016, against 2022 for LWS Optimize.
Line by line
LiteSpeed Cache leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  LiteSpeed Cache |  LWS Optimize |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5 | #1,379 |
| Active installs | 7M+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.3M | 18.4K |
| Rating | 4.8(2.8K) | 4.6(9) |
| Support threads resolved | 49% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×7.39 | ×0.91 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 26 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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