WordPress plugin comparison
Pods Alternative Cache vs WP Fastest Cache
At a glance
- WP Fastest Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 5K+ for Pods Alternative Cache.
- On a typical day, WP Fastest Cache is downloaded about 21,063 times, Pods Alternative Cache about 29.
- WP Fastest Cache is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 4,233 reviews, against 4.3 from 6 reviews.
- WP Fastest Cache was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Feb 24, 2026 for Pods Alternative Cache.
- WP Fastest Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Pods Alternative Cache.
- WP Fastest Cache has been around longer: since 2013, against 2014 for Pods Alternative Cache.
Line by line
WP Fastest Cache leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Pods Alternative Cache |  WP Fastest Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,094 | #47 |
| Active installs | 5K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 799 | 1.2M |
| Rating | 4.3(6) | 4.9(4.2K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 59% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.64 | ×4.03 |
| Last release | 8 months ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | – |
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