WordPress plugin comparison
LWS Optimize vs WP Fastest Cache
At a glance
- WP Fastest Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 20K+ for LWS Optimize.
- On a typical day, WP Fastest Cache is downloaded about 18,560 times, LWS Optimize about 169.
- WP Fastest Cache is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 4,233 reviews, against 4.6 from 9 reviews.
- WP Fastest Cache was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for LWS Optimize.
- WP Fastest Cache resolves more of its support threads: 59% in the last two months, against 0% for LWS Optimize.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Fastest Cache has been around longer: since 2013, against 2022 for LWS Optimize.
Line by line
WP Fastest Cache leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  LWS Optimize |  WP Fastest Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,378 | #47 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 18.2K | 1.2M |
| Rating | 4.6(9) | 4.9(4.2K) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 59% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.91 | ×4.03 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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