WordPress plugin comparison
Redis Object Cache vs Surge
At a glance
- Redis Object Cache has more active installs: 500K+, against 5K+ for Surge.
- On a typical day, Redis Object Cache is downloaded about 13,165 times, Surge about 45.
- Surge is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 31 reviews, against 4.5 from 179 reviews.
- Redis Object Cache was updated more recently: Sep 18, 2026, against May 6, 2026 for Surge.
- Redis Object Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Surge.
- Redis Object Cache has been around longer: since 2014, against 2021 for Surge.
Line by line
Redis Object Cache leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Redis Object Cache |  Surge |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #120 | #3,181 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 351.8K | 1.7K |
| Rating | 4.5(179) | 4.9(31) |
| Support threads resolved | 67% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.27 | ×0.78 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 6 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.3 |
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