WordPress plugin comparison
Speed Optimizer vs WP Super Cache
At a glance
- Both have 1M+ active installs.
- On a typical day, WP Super Cache is downloaded about 15,287 times, Speed Optimizer about 5,598.
- WP Super Cache is rated higher: 4.3 out of 5 from 1,346 reviews, against 4.2 from 641 reviews.
- Both were last updated on Nov 2, 2026.
- WP Super 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.
- WP Super Cache has been around longer: since 2007, against 2014 for Speed Optimizer.
Line by line
WP Super Cache leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Speed Optimizer |  WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #44 | #36 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.5M | 905K |
| Rating | 4.2(641) | 4.3(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | 57% | 67% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.73 | ×2.76 |
| Last release | 7 days ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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