WordPress plugin comparison
Memcached Object Cache vs WP Super Cache
At a glance
- WP Super Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 10+ for Memcached Object Cache.
- On a typical day, WP Super Cache is downloaded about 15,287 times, Memcached Object Cache about 19.
- WP Super Cache is rated higher: 4.3 out of 5 from 1,346 reviews, against 3.8 from 28 reviews.
- WP Super Cache was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Nov 8, 2022 for Memcached Object Cache.
- WP Super Cache 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 2007 for WP Super Cache.
Line by line
WP Super Cache leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Memcached Object Cache |  WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #29,481 | #36 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 414 | 905K |
| Rating | 3.8(28) | 4.3(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 6.1.16 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×2.76 |
| Last release | 4 years ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.4 |
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