WordPress plugin comparison
Redis Object Cache vs Simple Cache
At a glance
- Redis Object Cache has more active installs: 500K+, against 1K+ for Simple Cache.
- On a typical day, Redis Object Cache is downloaded about 13,165 times, Simple Cache about 13.
- Redis Object Cache is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 179 reviews, against 4.2 from 57 reviews.
- Redis Object Cache was updated more recently: Sep 18, 2026, against May 4, 2021 for Simple Cache.
- Redis Object Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.8.19 for Simple Cache.
- Redis Object Cache has been around longer: since 2014, against 2016 for Simple Cache.
Line by line
Redis Object Cache leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Redis Object Cache |  Simple Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #120 | #5,882 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 351.8K | 273 |
| Rating | 4.5(179) | 4.2(57) |
| Support threads resolved | 67% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 5.8.19 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.27 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 5 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | – |
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