WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Cache vs SpeedyCache
At a glance
- SpeedyCache has more active installs: 500K+, against 1K+ for Simple Cache.
- On a typical day, SpeedyCache is downloaded about 1,776 times, Simple Cache about 13.
- SpeedyCache is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 30 reviews, against 4.2 from 57 reviews.
- SpeedyCache was updated more recently: Oct 8, 2026, against May 4, 2021 for Simple Cache.
- SpeedyCache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.8.19 for Simple Cache.
- Simple Cache has been around longer: since 2016, against 2023 for SpeedyCache.
Line by line
SpeedyCache leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple Cache |  SpeedyCache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,882 | #117 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 273 | 62.5K |
| Rating | 4.2(57) | 4.4(30) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 5.8.19 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.42 |
| Last release | 5 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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