WordPress plugin comparison
LWS Optimize vs WPGraphQL Smart Cache
At a glance
- LWS Optimize has more active installs: 20K+, against 5K+ for WPGraphQL Smart Cache.
- On a typical day, WPGraphQL Smart Cache is downloaded about 381 times, LWS Optimize about 169.
- WPGraphQL Smart Cache is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.6 from 9 reviews.
- WPGraphQL Smart Cache was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for LWS Optimize.
- LWS Optimize is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for WPGraphQL Smart Cache.
Line by line
LWS Optimize leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  LWS Optimize |  WPGraphQL Smart Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,379 | #2,953 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 18.4K | 12.8K |
| Rating | 4.6(9) | 5.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.91 | ×0.80 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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