WordPress plugin comparison
OptimWP vs xSpeed Cache
At a glance
- xSpeed Cache has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for OptimWP.
- On a typical day, xSpeed Cache is downloaded about 1,077 times, OptimWP about 2.
- OptimWP has no reviews yet.
- xSpeed Cache was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Aug 15, 2026 for OptimWP.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- OptimWP has been around longer: since 2023, against 2026 for xSpeed Cache.
Line by line
xSpeed Cache leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  OptimWP |  xSpeed Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #35,859 | #1,654 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 158 | 44K |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×1.16 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | today |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 7.4 |
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