WordPress plugin comparison
Shift8 CDN vs xSpeed Cache
At a glance
- xSpeed Cache has more active installs: 10K+, against 500+ for Shift8 CDN.
- On a typical day, xSpeed Cache is downloaded about 1,077 times, Shift8 CDN about 9.
- xSpeed Cache is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews, against 4.4 from 40 reviews.
- xSpeed Cache was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Feb 10, 2026 for Shift8 CDN.
- xSpeed Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Shift8 CDN.
- Shift8 CDN has been around longer: since 2019, against 2026 for xSpeed Cache.
Line by line
xSpeed Cache leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Shift8 CDN |  xSpeed Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,021 | #1,654 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 190 | 44K |
| Rating | 4.4(40) | 5.0(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.39 | ×1.16 |
| Last release | 9 months ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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