WordPress plugin comparison
Memcached Redux vs Redis Object Cache
At a glance
- Redis Object Cache has more active installs: 500K+, against 100+ for Memcached Redux.
- On a typical day, Redis Object Cache is downloaded about 13,165 times, Memcached Redux about 9.
- Redis Object Cache is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 179 reviews, against 4.3 from 9 reviews.
- Redis Object Cache was updated more recently: Sep 18, 2026, against May 7, 2020 for Memcached Redux.
- Redis Object Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.4.25 for Memcached Redux.
- Memcached Redux has been around longer: since 2012, against 2014 for Redis Object Cache.
Line by line
Redis Object Cache leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Memcached Redux |  Redis Object Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #13,853 | #120 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 189 | 342.8K |
| Rating | 4.3(9) | 4.5(179) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 5.4.25 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×2.27 |
| Last release | 6 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.2 |
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