WordPress plugin comparison
LiteSpeed Cache vs WP SpeedUp
At a glance
- LiteSpeed Cache has more active installs: 7M+, against 200+ for WP SpeedUp.
- On a typical day, LiteSpeed Cache is downloaded about 47,926 times, WP SpeedUp about 3.
- LiteSpeed Cache is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 2,780 reviews, against 4.1 from 9 reviews.
- LiteSpeed Cache was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Oct 28, 2026 for WP SpeedUp.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP SpeedUp has been around longer: since 2015, against 2016 for LiteSpeed Cache.
Line by line
LiteSpeed Cache leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  LiteSpeed Cache |  WP SpeedUp |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5 | #11,315 |
| Active installs | 7M+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.3M | 162 |
| Rating | 4.8(2.8K) | 4.1(9) |
| Support threads resolved | 47% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×7.39 | ×0.42 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 12 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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