WordPress plugin comparison
Performance Cache vs WP Super Cache
At a glance
- WP Super Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against fewer than 10 for Performance Cache.
- On a typical day, WP Super Cache is downloaded about 14,997 times, Performance Cache about 2.
- Performance Cache has no reviews yet.
- WP Super Cache was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Oct 13, 2026 for Performance Cache.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Super Cache has been around longer: since 2007, against 2023 for Performance Cache.
Line by line
WP Super Cache leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Performance Cache |  WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #73,751 | #36 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 109 | 884.2K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.3(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×2.76 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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