WordPress plugin comparison
SpeedyCache vs WPSpeed
At a glance
- SpeedyCache has more active installs: 500K+, against 2K+ for WPSpeed.
- On a typical day, SpeedyCache is downloaded about 1,776 times, WPSpeed about 88.
- WPSpeed is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 40 reviews, against 4.4 from 30 reviews.
- WPSpeed was updated more recently: Oct 28, 2026, against Oct 8, 2026 for SpeedyCache.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WPSpeed has been around longer: since 2022, against 2023 for SpeedyCache.
Line by line
SpeedyCache leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SpeedyCache |  WPSpeed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #117 | #4,699 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 63.6K | 2.3K |
| Rating | 4.4(30) | 4.9(40) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.42 | ×0.81 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 11 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.2 |
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