WordPress plugin comparison
LiteSpeed Cache vs QW Optimize
LiteSpeed Cache
by LiteSpeed Technologies
7M+ installs4.8
QW Optimize
by qwplugins
Fewer than 10 installs
At a glance
- LiteSpeed Cache has more active installs: 7M+, against fewer than 10 for QW Optimize.
- On a typical day, LiteSpeed Cache is downloaded about 47,926 times, QW Optimize about 1.
- QW Optimize has no reviews yet.
- QW Optimize was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Nov 3, 2026 for LiteSpeed Cache.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- LiteSpeed Cache has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for QW Optimize.
Line by line
LiteSpeed Cache leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | LiteSpeed Cache | QW Optimize |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5 | #63,060 |
| Active installs | 7M+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.3M | 1 |
| Rating | 4.8(2.8K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 47% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×7.39 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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