ezCache
v2.6.7by uPress · updated 1 day ago
Lightning-fast WordPress optimization — page caching, Redis Object Cache, Critical CSS, WebP images, CSS/JS optimization, and 15+ performance tools.
- Rank
- #2,097
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12,000
- 10K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 166K
- 165,993 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
ezCache at a glance
ezCache is a WordPress plugin by uPress with 10K+ active installs, the #2,097 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 55 times, 10% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 2.6.7 came out on Nov 7, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 25 plugins tagged “redis”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats2.1K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | ezCache |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 723 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 38 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 59 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 98 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 48 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 24 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11,702 · -0.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11,702 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11,695 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11,716 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11,711 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11,690 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11,712 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11,710 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11,703 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11,698 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11,712 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11,706 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11,713 |
Rank over time
#2,097 · up 13 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,097 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,099 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,099 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,099 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,097 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,096 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,094 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,095 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,097 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,098 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,098 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,104 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,104 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,110 |
Growth %
Average -0.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.06% |
Active installs band
10K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Judged on Nov 15, 2026
- Released 2.6.7 (was 2.6.5)
- Rank #2104 → #2099Downloads +29.7%
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.642%
- v2.640%
- v1.512%
- Other5.5%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.6.7
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Sep 2, 2019
- Last updated
- Nov 7, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about ezCache
How many websites use ezCache?
ezCache is active on 10K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,097 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has ezCache been downloaded?
165,993 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 55 times. See download stats
When was ezCache last updated?
Version 2.6.7 came out on Nov 7, 2026 (1 day ago). See every release
Is ezCache compatible with the latest WordPress?
ezCache’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does ezCache have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for ezCache. See its security record
Is ezCache still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 day ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does ezCache have?
4.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 80% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to ezCache?
The plugins most like ezCache, by the tags they share, are Jetpack Boost (200K+), 10Web Booster (60K+) and xSpeed Cache (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 80%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 80%4–5★
- Mixed
- 20%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 9 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12,000 |
| Reported installs | 10K+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 166K |
| Author | uPress |
| First released | Sep 2, 2019 |
| Version | 2.6.7 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Nov 7, 2026 |
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