WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Page Cache vs WP Super Cache
At a glance
- WP Super Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 30+ for Simple Page Cache.
- On a typical day, WP Super Cache is downloaded about 15,287 times, Simple Page Cache about 5.
- Simple Page Cache has no reviews yet.
- WP Super Cache was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Sep 8, 2025 for Simple Page Cache.
- WP Super Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Simple Page Cache.
- WP Super Cache has been around longer: since 2007, against 2025 for Simple Page Cache.
Line by line
WP Super Cache leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple Page Cache |  WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #23,570 | #36 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 97 | 905K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.3(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.09 | ×2.76 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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