WordPress plugin comparison
Smooth API Accelerator vs xSpeed Cache
Smooth API Accelerator
by smoothbundle
Fewer than 10 installs5.0
xSpeed Cache
by WPDeveloper
10K+ installs5.0
At a glance
- xSpeed Cache has more active installs: 10K+, against fewer than 10 for Smooth API Accelerator.
- On a typical day, xSpeed Cache is downloaded about 1,077 times, Smooth API Accelerator about 5.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- xSpeed Cache was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for Smooth API Accelerator.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
xSpeed Cache leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Smooth API Accelerator | xSpeed Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #63,926 | #1,654 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 135 | 44K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.07 | ×1.16 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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