WordPress plugin comparison
Perform vs WP Super Cache
At a glance
- WP Super Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 200+ for Perform.
- On a typical day, WP Super Cache is downloaded about 15,287 times, Perform about 6.
- Perform is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.3 from 1,346 reviews.
- WP Super Cache was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Aug 7, 2026 for Perform.
- WP Super Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Perform.
- WP Super Cache has been around longer: since 2007, against 2019 for Perform.
Line by line
WP Super Cache leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Perform |  WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #11,996 | #36 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 107 | 905K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.3(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.46 | ×2.76 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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