WordPress plugin comparison
Instant Back/Forward vs Redis Object Cache
At a glance
- Redis Object Cache has more active installs: 500K+, against 10K+ for Instant Back/Forward.
- On a typical day, Redis Object Cache is downloaded about 13,165 times, Instant Back/Forward about 115.
- Instant Back/Forward is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.5 from 179 reviews.
- Redis Object Cache was updated more recently: Sep 18, 2026, against Sep 12, 2026 for Instant Back/Forward.
- Redis Object Cache resolves more of its support threads: 67% in the last two months, against 0% for Instant Back/Forward.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Redis Object Cache has been around longer: since 2014, against 2025 for Instant Back/Forward.
Line by line
Redis Object Cache leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Instant Back/Forward |  Redis Object Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,675 | #120 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.7K | 342.8K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.5(179) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 67% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.88 | ×2.27 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.2 |
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