WordPress plugin comparison
Redis Object Cache vs W3 Total Cache
At a glance
- W3 Total Cache has more active installs: 900K+, against 500K+ for Redis Object Cache.
- On a typical day, Redis Object Cache is downloaded about 13,165 times, W3 Total Cache about 10,014.
- Redis Object Cache is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 179 reviews, against 4.4 from 5,420 reviews.
- W3 Total Cache was updated more recently: Oct 20, 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 50% for W3 Total Cache.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- W3 Total Cache has been around longer: since 2009, against 2014 for Redis Object Cache.
Line by line
W3 Total Cache leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Redis Object Cache |  W3 Total Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #120 | #73 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 900K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 342.8K | 592.5K |
| Rating | 4.5(179) | 4.4(5.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | 67% | 50% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.27 | ×3.22 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
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