WordPress plugin comparison
WP Fastest Cache vs WP Optimizer
At a glance
- WP Fastest Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 100+ for WP Optimizer.
- On a typical day, WP Fastest Cache is downloaded about 18,560 times, WP Optimizer about 14.
- WP Fastest Cache is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 4,233 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- WP Fastest Cache was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Oct 21, 2026 for WP Optimizer.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Fastest Cache has been around longer: since 2013, against 2020 for WP Optimizer.
Line by line
WP Fastest Cache leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP Fastest Cache |  WP Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #47 | #14,618 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.5M | 759 |
| Rating | 4.9(4.2K) | 3.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 59% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×4.03 | ×0.30 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 19 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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