WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Cache vs WP Super Cache
At a glance
- WP Super Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 1K+ for Simple Cache.
- On a typical day, WP Super Cache is downloaded about 14,997 times, Simple Cache about 13.
- WP Super Cache is rated higher: 4.3 out of 5 from 1,346 reviews, against 4.2 from 57 reviews.
- WP Super Cache was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against May 4, 2021 for Simple Cache.
- WP Super Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.8.19 for Simple Cache.
- WP Super Cache has been around longer: since 2007, against 2016 for Simple Cache.
Line by line
WP Super Cache leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple Cache |  WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,882 | #36 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 273 | 884.2K |
| Rating | 4.2(57) | 4.3(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 5.8.19 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×2.76 |
| Last release | 5 years ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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