WordPress plugin comparison
The Cache Purger vs W3 Total Cache
At a glance
- W3 Total Cache has more active installs: 900K+, against 1K+ for The Cache Purger.
- On a typical day, W3 Total Cache is downloaded about 9,709 times, The Cache Purger about 22.
- The Cache Purger is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 6 reviews, against 4.4 from 5,420 reviews.
- W3 Total Cache was updated more recently: Oct 20, 2026, against Sep 2, 2026 for The Cache Purger.
- The Cache Purger resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 36% for W3 Total Cache.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- W3 Total Cache has been around longer: since 2009, against 2021 for The Cache Purger.
Line by line
W3 Total Cache leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  The Cache Purger |  W3 Total Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,629 | #73 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 900K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 407 | 602.7K |
| Rating | 4.5(6) | 4.4(5.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 36% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.70 | ×2.87 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.2 | 7.4 |
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