WordPress plugin comparison
Instant Back/Forward vs WP Super Cache
At a glance
- WP Super Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 10K+ for Instant Back/Forward.
- On a typical day, WP Super Cache is downloaded about 18,177 times, Instant Back/Forward about 115.
- Instant Back/Forward is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.3 from 1,346 reviews.
- WP Super Cache was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Sep 12, 2026 for Instant Back/Forward.
- WP Super 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.
- WP Super Cache has been around longer: since 2007, against 2025 for Instant Back/Forward.
Line by line
WP Super Cache leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Instant Back/Forward |  WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,675 | #36 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.9K | 918.2K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.3(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 67% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.88 | ×2.76 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
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