WordPress plugin comparison
LWS Optimize vs WP Super Cache
At a glance
- WP Super Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 20K+ for LWS Optimize.
- On a typical day, WP Super Cache is downloaded about 15,287 times, LWS Optimize about 169.
- LWS Optimize is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 4.3 from 1,346 reviews.
- WP Super Cache was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for LWS Optimize.
- WP Super Cache resolves more of its support threads: 67% in the last two months, against 0% for LWS Optimize.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Super Cache has been around longer: since 2007, against 2022 for LWS Optimize.
Line by line
WP Super Cache leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  LWS Optimize |  WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,379 | #36 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 18.4K | 905K |
| Rating | 4.6(9) | 4.3(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 67% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.91 | ×2.76 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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