WordPress plugin comparison
WP-Optimize vs XML Cache
At a glance
- WP-Optimize has more active installs: 1M+, against 10+ for XML Cache.
- On a typical day, WP-Optimize is downloaded about 6,738 times, XML Cache about 2.
- XML Cache has no reviews yet.
- WP-Optimize was updated more recently: Sep 21, 2026, against Mar 28, 2026 for XML Cache.
- WP-Optimize is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for XML Cache.
- WP-Optimize has been around longer: since 2009, against 2024 for XML Cache.
Line by line
WP-Optimize leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP-Optimize |  XML Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #53 | #31,160 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 214.9K | 47 |
| Rating | 4.8(2.6K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 36% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.13 | ×0.12 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 8.2 |
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