WordPress plugin comparison
Patchwing vs xSpeed Cache
At a glance
- xSpeed Cache has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Patchwing.
- On a typical day, xSpeed Cache is downloaded about 968 times, Patchwing about 2.
- Patchwing has no reviews yet.
- xSpeed Cache was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Apr 4, 2026 for Patchwing.
- xSpeed Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Patchwing.
Line by line
xSpeed Cache leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Patchwing |  xSpeed Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #38,631 | #1,663 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 47 | 42K |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.11 | ×1.16 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | today |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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