WordPress plugin comparison
WP REST Cache vs WP Super Cache
At a glance
- WP Super Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 10K+ for WP REST Cache.
- On a typical day, WP Super Cache is downloaded about 15,287 times, WP REST Cache about 519.
- WP REST Cache is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 42 reviews, against 4.3 from 1,346 reviews.
- WP Super Cache was updated more recently: Nov 2, 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 67% for WP Super Cache.
- WP Super Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for WP REST Cache.
- WP Super Cache has been around longer: since 2007, against 2019 for WP REST Cache.
Line by line
WP Super Cache leads on 6 of 8 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP REST Cache |  WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,796 | #36 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 15.3K | 905K |
| Rating | 4.9(42) | 4.3(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 67% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.02 | ×2.76 |
| Last release | 10 days ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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