WordPress plugin comparison
WP Optimizer vs WP Super Cache
At a glance
- WP Super Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 100+ for WP Optimizer.
- On a typical day, WP Super Cache is downloaded about 15,287 times, WP Optimizer about 14.
- WP Super Cache is rated higher: 4.3 out of 5 from 1,346 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- WP Super Cache was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Oct 21, 2026 for WP Optimizer.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Super Cache has been around longer: since 2007, against 2020 for WP Optimizer.
Line by line
WP Super Cache leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP Optimizer |  WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,618 | #36 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 759 | 905K |
| Rating | 3.0(2) | 4.3(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.30 | ×2.76 |
| Last release | 19 days ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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