WordPress plugin comparison
Oh Dear vs xSpeed Cache
At a glance
- xSpeed Cache has more active installs: 10K+, against 30+ for Oh Dear.
- On a typical day, xSpeed Cache is downloaded about 1,077 times, Oh Dear about 2.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- xSpeed Cache was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Nov 5, 2022 for Oh Dear.
- xSpeed Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.1.16 for Oh Dear.
- Oh Dear has been around longer: since 2020, against 2026 for xSpeed Cache.
Line by line
xSpeed Cache leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Oh Dear |  xSpeed Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24,821 | #1,654 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 43 | 44K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.1.16 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.01 | ×1.16 |
| Last release | 4 years ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.4 |
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