WordPress plugin comparison
Menu Caching vs Redis Object Cache
At a glance
- Redis Object Cache has more active installs: 500K+, against 500+ for Menu Caching.
- On a typical day, Redis Object Cache is downloaded about 13,165 times, Menu Caching about 14.
- Menu Caching is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.5 from 179 reviews.
- Redis Object Cache was updated more recently: Sep 18, 2026, against Aug 29, 2026 for Menu Caching.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Redis Object Cache has been around longer: since 2014, against 2022 for Menu Caching.
Line by line
Redis Object Cache leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Menu Caching |  Redis Object Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,148 | #120 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 359 | 351.8K |
| Rating | 5.0(4) | 4.5(179) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.56 | ×2.27 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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