WordPress plugin comparison
UltraCache vs WP Redis
At a glance
- WP Redis has more active installs: 9K+, against 20+ for UltraCache.
- On a typical day, WP Redis is downloaded about 853 times, UltraCache about 3.
- UltraCache is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.7 from 20 reviews.
- UltraCache was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Dec 11, 2025 for WP Redis.
- UltraCache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for WP Redis.
- WP Redis has been around longer: since 2014, against 2026 for UltraCache.
Line by line
WP Redis leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  UltraCache |  WP Redis |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #38,319 | #2,283 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 9K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 69 | 18.1K |
| Rating | 5.0(3) | 4.7(20) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×0.55 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 11 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 7.4 |
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