WordPress plugin comparison
Smart Varnish vs UltraCache
At a glance
- UltraCache has more active installs: 20+, against 10+ for Smart Varnish.
- On a typical day, UltraCache is downloaded about 3 times, Smart Varnish about 1.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- UltraCache was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Aug 30, 2016 for Smart Varnish.
- UltraCache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.6.0 for Smart Varnish.
- Smart Varnish has been around longer: since 2014, against 2026 for UltraCache.
Line by line
UltraCache leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Smart Varnish |  UltraCache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #42,033 | #38,319 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 34 | 69 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.6.0 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.24 |
| Last release | 10 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 8.1 |
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