WordPress plugin comparison
Shift8 CDN vs W3 Total Cache
At a glance
- W3 Total Cache has more active installs: 900K+, against 500+ for Shift8 CDN.
- On a typical day, W3 Total Cache is downloaded about 9,709 times, Shift8 CDN about 9.
- Both are rated 4.4 out of 5.
- W3 Total Cache was updated more recently: Oct 20, 2026, against Feb 10, 2026 for Shift8 CDN.
- W3 Total Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Shift8 CDN.
- W3 Total Cache has been around longer: since 2009, against 2019 for Shift8 CDN.
Line by line
W3 Total Cache leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Shift8 CDN |  W3 Total Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,077 | #73 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 900K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 184 | 602.7K |
| Rating | 4.4(40) | 4.4(5.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.38 | ×3.22 |
| Last release | 9 months ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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