WordPress plugin comparison
WP Performance vs xSpeed Cache
At a glance
- xSpeed Cache has more active installs: 10K+, against 200+ for WP Performance.
- On a typical day, xSpeed Cache is downloaded about 1,077 times, WP Performance about 8.
- xSpeed Cache is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews, against 4.9 from 28 reviews.
- xSpeed Cache was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Nov 5, 2026 for WP Performance.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Performance has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for xSpeed Cache.
Line by line
xSpeed Cache leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP Performance |  xSpeed Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #12,044 | #1,654 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 446 | 44K |
| Rating | 4.9(28) | 5.0(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.46 | ×1.16 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 7.4 |
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