WordPress plugin comparison
SitePulse vs xSpeed Cache
At a glance
- xSpeed Cache has more active installs: 10K+, against 100+ for SitePulse.
- On a typical day, xSpeed Cache is downloaded about 1,077 times, SitePulse about 23.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Both were last updated on Nov 8, 2026.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- SitePulse has been around longer: since 2025, against 2026 for xSpeed Cache.
Line by line
xSpeed Cache leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SitePulse |  xSpeed Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,177 | #1,654 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 714 | 44K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(24) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.46 | ×1.16 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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