WordPress plugin comparison
W3 Total Cache vs WP Optimizer
At a glance
- W3 Total Cache has more active installs: 900K+, against 100+ for WP Optimizer.
- On a typical day, W3 Total Cache is downloaded about 10,014 times, WP Optimizer about 14.
- W3 Total Cache is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 5,420 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- WP Optimizer was updated more recently: Oct 21, 2026, against Oct 20, 2026 for W3 Total Cache.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- W3 Total Cache has been around longer: since 2009, against 2020 for WP Optimizer.
Line by line
W3 Total Cache leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  W3 Total Cache |  WP Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #73 | #14,618 |
| Active installs | 900K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 598.6K | 759 |
| Rating | 4.4(5.4K) | 3.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 50% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.22 | ×0.30 |
| Last release | 19 days ago | 19 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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