WordPress plugin comparison
Pods Alternative Cache vs WP Super Cache
At a glance
- WP Super Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 5K+ for Pods Alternative Cache.
- On a typical day, WP Super Cache is downloaded about 15,287 times, Pods Alternative Cache about 29.
- Both are rated 4.3 out of 5.
- WP Super Cache was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Feb 24, 2026 for Pods Alternative Cache.
- WP Super Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Pods Alternative Cache.
- WP Super Cache has been around longer: since 2007, against 2014 for Pods Alternative Cache.
Line by line
WP Super Cache leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Pods Alternative Cache |  WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,094 | #36 |
| Active installs | 5K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 755 | 894.8K |
| Rating | 4.3(6) | 4.3(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.64 | ×2.76 |
| Last release | 8 months ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
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