WordPress plugin comparison
W3 Total Cache vs WP Super Cache
At a glance
- WP Super Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 900K+ for W3 Total Cache.
- On a typical day, WP Super Cache is downloaded about 15,287 times, W3 Total Cache about 10,014.
- W3 Total Cache is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 5,420 reviews, against 4.3 from 1,346 reviews.
- WP Super Cache was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Oct 20, 2026 for W3 Total Cache.
- WP Super Cache resolves more of its support threads: 67% in the last two months, against 50% for W3 Total Cache.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Super Cache has been around longer: since 2007, against 2009 for W3 Total Cache.
Line by line
WP Super Cache leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  W3 Total Cache |  WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #73 | #36 |
| Active installs | 900K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 592.5K | 894.8K |
| Rating | 4.4(5.4K) | 4.3(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | 50% | 67% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.22 | ×2.76 |
| Last release | 20 days ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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