WordPress plugin comparison
WP Fastest Cache vs WP REST Cache
At a glance
- WP Fastest Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 10K+ for WP REST Cache.
- On a typical day, WP Fastest Cache is downloaded about 18,560 times, WP REST Cache about 519.
- Both are rated 4.9 out of 5.
- WP Fastest Cache was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Oct 30, 2026 for WP REST Cache.
- WP REST Cache resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 59% for WP Fastest Cache.
- WP Fastest Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for WP REST Cache.
- WP Fastest Cache has been around longer: since 2013, against 2019 for WP REST Cache.
Line by line
WP Fastest Cache leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP Fastest Cache |  WP REST Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #47 | #1,796 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.5M | 15.3K |
| Rating | 4.9(4.2K) | 4.9(42) |
| Support threads resolved | 59% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×4.03 | ×1.02 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 10 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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