WordPress plugin comparison
LiteSpeed Cache vs WP Optimizer
At a glance
- LiteSpeed Cache has more active installs: 7M+, against 100+ for WP Optimizer.
- On a typical day, LiteSpeed Cache is downloaded about 47,926 times, WP Optimizer about 14.
- LiteSpeed Cache is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 2,780 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- LiteSpeed Cache was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Oct 21, 2026 for WP Optimizer.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- LiteSpeed Cache has been around longer: since 2016, against 2020 for WP Optimizer.
Line by line
LiteSpeed Cache leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  LiteSpeed Cache |  WP Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5 | #14,618 |
| Active installs | 7M+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.3M | 759 |
| Rating | 4.8(2.8K) | 3.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 49% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×7.39 | ×0.30 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 19 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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