WordPress plugin comparison
Purge Varnish Cache vs WP Super Cache
At a glance
- WP Super Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 1K+ for Purge Varnish Cache.
- On a typical day, WP Super Cache is downloaded about 18,177 times, Purge Varnish Cache about 19.
- Purge Varnish Cache is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews, against 4.3 from 1,346 reviews.
- WP Super Cache was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Jun 2, 2026 for Purge Varnish Cache.
- WP Super Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Purge Varnish Cache.
- WP Super Cache has been around longer: since 2007, against 2016 for Purge Varnish Cache.
Line by line
WP Super Cache leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Purge Varnish Cache |  WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,433 | #36 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 292 | 918.2K |
| Rating | 5.0(10) | 4.3(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.63 | ×2.76 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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