WordPress plugin comparison
SpeedyCache vs WP REST Cache
At a glance
- SpeedyCache has more active installs: 500K+, against 10K+ for WP REST Cache.
- On a typical day, SpeedyCache is downloaded about 1,776 times, WP REST Cache about 519.
- WP REST Cache is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 42 reviews, against 4.4 from 30 reviews.
- WP REST Cache was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against Oct 8, 2026 for SpeedyCache.
- SpeedyCache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for WP REST Cache.
- WP REST Cache has been around longer: since 2019, against 2023 for SpeedyCache.
Line by line
SpeedyCache leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SpeedyCache |  WP REST Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #117 | #1,796 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 63.6K | 15.3K |
| Rating | 4.4(30) | 4.9(42) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.42 | ×1.02 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 10 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.0 |
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