WordPress plugin comparison
Thesis Cache(r) vs W3 Total Cache
At a glance
- W3 Total Cache has more active installs: 900K+, against fewer than 10 for Thesis Cache(r).
- On a typical day, W3 Total Cache is downloaded about 9,709 times, Thesis Cache(r) about 0.
- Thesis Cache(r) has no reviews yet.
- W3 Total Cache was updated more recently: Oct 20, 2026, against Aug 30, 2012 for Thesis Cache(r).
- W3 Total Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.4.2 for Thesis Cache(r).
- W3 Total Cache has been around longer: since 2009, against 2012 for Thesis Cache(r).
Line by line
W3 Total Cache leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Thesis Cache(r) |  W3 Total Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | – | #73 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 900K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 20 | 602.7K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.4(5.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 36% |
| Tested up to | 3.4.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×2.87 |
| Last release | 14 years ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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