Flash Cache
v4.0.2by etruel · updated 1 day ago
Static page cache served by your web server, without PHP: cache rules per page type, background refreshes and lighter CSS and JavaScript.
- Rank
- #28,222
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 21
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10.7K
- 10,696 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Flash Cache at a glance
Flash Cache is a WordPress plugin by etruel with 20+ active installs, the #28,222 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 4.0.2 came out on Nov 7, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 50 plugins tagged “page cache”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2023.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats135 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Flash Cache |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 21 · -22.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 27 |
Rank over time
#28,222 · down 2,244 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #28,222 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #29,053 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #29,046 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #31,970 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #27,929 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,706 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,708 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,884 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #25,974 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,978 |
Growth %
Average -2.07% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +5.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +8.82% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -15.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -4.76% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +23.53% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -34.62% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.70% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Judged on Nov 15, 2026
- Released 4.0.2 (was 4.0.1)
- So far:Rank #27929 → #28222
- Released 4.0.1 (was 4.0)
- Rank #25974 → #29046Installs 20+ → 10+
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v4.0100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 4.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.9
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Jan 25, 2023
- Last updated
- Nov 7, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Flash Cache
How many websites use Flash Cache?
Flash Cache is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #28,222 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Flash Cache been downloaded?
10,696 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Flash Cache last updated?
Version 4.0.2 came out on Nov 7, 2026 (1 day ago).
Is Flash Cache compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Flash Cache still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 day ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Flash Cache have?
3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Flash Cache?
The plugins most like Flash Cache, by the tags they share, are 10Web Booster (60K+), WP Fastest Cache (1M+) and Aruba HiSpeed Cache (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 21 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 10.7K |
| Author | etruel |
| First released | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Version | 4.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.9 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Nov 7, 2026 |
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