WordPress plugin comparison
Performance Optimization vs xSpeed Cache
At a glance
- xSpeed Cache has more active installs: 10K+, against 70+ for Performance Optimization.
- On a typical day, xSpeed Cache is downloaded about 1,077 times, Performance Optimization about 3.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- xSpeed Cache was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Oct 11, 2013 for Performance Optimization.
- xSpeed Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.6.1 for Performance Optimization.
- Performance Optimization has been around longer: since 2010, against 2026 for xSpeed Cache.
Line by line
xSpeed Cache leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Performance Optimization |  xSpeed Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #18,749 | #1,654 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 62 | 44K |
| Rating | 5.0(6) | 5.0(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 3.6.1 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.16 |
| Last release | 13 years ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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