WordPress plugin comparison
Widget Output Cache vs WP Fastest Cache
At a glance
- WP Fastest Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 200+ for Widget Output Cache.
- On a typical day, WP Fastest Cache is downloaded about 18,560 times, Widget Output Cache about 6.
- Both are rated 4.9 out of 5.
- WP Fastest Cache was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Oct 29, 2026 for Widget Output Cache.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
WP Fastest Cache leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Widget Output Cache |  WP Fastest Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #11,440 | #47 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 243 | 1.5M |
| Rating | 4.9(7) | 4.9(4.2K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 59% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.46 | ×4.03 |
| Last release | 11 days ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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