WordPress plugin comparison
Surge vs WP Fastest Cache
At a glance
- WP Fastest Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 5K+ for Surge.
- On a typical day, WP Fastest Cache is downloaded about 18,560 times, Surge about 45.
- Both are rated 4.9 out of 5.
- WP Fastest Cache was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against May 6, 2026 for Surge.
- WP Fastest Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Surge.
- WP Fastest Cache has been around longer: since 2013, against 2021 for Surge.
Line by line
WP Fastest Cache leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Surge |  WP Fastest Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,177 | #47 |
| Active installs | 5K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.6K | 1.2M |
| Rating | 4.9(31) | 4.9(4.2K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 59% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.78 | ×4.03 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.3 | – |
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