WordPress plugin comparison
WP REST Cache vs WPGraphQL Smart Cache
At a glance
- WP REST Cache has more active installs: 10K+, against 5K+ for WPGraphQL Smart Cache.
- On a typical day, WP REST Cache is downloaded about 519 times, WPGraphQL Smart Cache about 381.
- WPGraphQL Smart Cache is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.9 from 42 reviews.
- WPGraphQL Smart Cache was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Oct 30, 2026 for WP REST Cache.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- WP REST Cache has been around longer: since 2019, against 2022 for WPGraphQL Smart Cache.
Line by line
WP REST Cache leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP REST Cache |  WPGraphQL Smart Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,796 | #2,953 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 15.3K | 12.8K |
| Rating | 4.9(42) | 5.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.02 | ×0.80 |
| Last release | 10 days ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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