WordPress plugin comparison
Memcached Object Cache vs SpeedyCache
At a glance
- SpeedyCache has more active installs: 500K+, against 10+ for Memcached Object Cache.
- On a typical day, SpeedyCache is downloaded about 1,776 times, Memcached Object Cache about 19.
- SpeedyCache is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 30 reviews, against 3.8 from 28 reviews.
- SpeedyCache was updated more recently: Oct 8, 2026, against Nov 8, 2022 for Memcached Object Cache.
- SpeedyCache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.1.16 for Memcached Object Cache.
- Memcached Object Cache has been around longer: since 2005, against 2023 for SpeedyCache.
Line by line
SpeedyCache leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Memcached Object Cache |  SpeedyCache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #29,481 | #117 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 414 | 63.6K |
| Rating | 3.8(28) | 4.4(30) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.1.16 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.42 |
| Last release | 4 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.0 |
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