WordPress plugin comparison
Redis Object Cache vs Speed Optimizer
At a glance
- Speed Optimizer has more active installs: 1M+, against 500K+ for Redis Object Cache.
- On a typical day, Redis Object Cache is downloaded about 13,165 times, Speed Optimizer about 5,598.
- Redis Object Cache is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 179 reviews, against 4.2 from 641 reviews.
- Speed Optimizer was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Sep 18, 2026 for Redis Object Cache.
- Redis Object Cache resolves more of its support threads: 67% in the last two months, against 57% for Speed Optimizer.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
Speed Optimizer leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Redis Object Cache |  Speed Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #120 | #44 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 351.8K | 3.5M |
| Rating | 4.5(179) | 4.2(641) |
| Support threads resolved | 67% | 57% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.27 | ×2.73 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.0 |
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