WordPress plugin comparison
Prime Cache vs WP Super Cache
At a glance
- WP Super Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 20+ for Prime Cache.
- On a typical day, WP Super Cache is downloaded about 15,287 times, Prime Cache about 8.
- Prime Cache is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.3 from 1,346 reviews.
- WP Super Cache was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Oct 17, 2026 for Prime Cache.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Super Cache has been around longer: since 2007, against 2026 for Prime Cache.
Line by line
WP Super Cache leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Prime Cache |  WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #27,510 | #36 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 285 | 905K |
| Rating | 5.0(3) | 4.3(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×2.76 |
| Last release | 23 days ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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