WordPress plugin comparison
Optimator vs W3 Total Cache
At a glance
- W3 Total Cache has more active installs: 900K+, against 20+ for Optimator.
- On a typical day, W3 Total Cache is downloaded about 10,014 times, Optimator about 2.
- Optimator has no reviews yet.
- W3 Total Cache was updated more recently: Oct 20, 2026, against Jan 10, 2026 for Optimator.
- W3 Total Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Optimator.
- W3 Total Cache has been around longer: since 2009, against 2021 for Optimator.
Line by line
W3 Total Cache leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Optimator |  W3 Total Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #28,708 | #73 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 900K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 40 | 598.6K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.4(5.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.12 | ×3.22 |
| Last release | 10 months ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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