WordPress plugin comparison
Purge Varnish Cache vs WP-Optimize
Purge Varnish Cache
by Dsingh
1K+ installs5.0
WP-Optimize
by David Anderson / Team Updraft
1M+ installs4.8
At a glance
- WP-Optimize has more active installs: 1M+, against 1K+ for Purge Varnish Cache.
- On a typical day, WP-Optimize is downloaded about 6,738 times, Purge Varnish Cache about 19.
- Purge Varnish Cache is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews, against 4.8 from 2,616 reviews.
- WP-Optimize was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Jun 2, 2026 for Purge Varnish Cache.
- WP-Optimize is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Purge Varnish Cache.
- WP-Optimize has been around longer: since 2009, against 2016 for Purge Varnish Cache.
Line by line
WP-Optimize leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Purge Varnish Cache | WP-Optimize |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,433 | #53 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 292 | 213.2K |
| Rating | 5.0(10) | 4.8(2.6K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 31% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.63 | ×3.13 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | today |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.2 |
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