Hyper Cache
v3.4.4by Stefano Lissa · updated 9 months ago
Hyper Cache is a performant and easy to configure cache system for WordPress.
- Rank
- #2,510
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 7,580
- 7K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.1M
- 1,101,826 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 82 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Hyper Cache at a glance
Hyper Cache is a WordPress plugin by Stefano Lissa with 7K+ active installs, the #2,510 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 38 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 82 reviews. Version 3.4.4 came out on Feb 3, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 292 plugins tagged “speed”, it ranks #15. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hyper Cache |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 39 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 39 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 39 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 28 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 85 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 38 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 71 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 27 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 7,578 · -0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 7,578 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 7,584 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7,593 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7,585 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7,579 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7,585 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7,578 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7,591 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7,586 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7,589 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7,600 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7,604 |
Rank over time
#2,510 · up 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,510 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,511 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,508 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,506 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,507 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,505 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,504 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,507 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,504 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,504 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,504 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,503 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,516 |
Growth %
Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.05% |
Active installs band
7K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #2504 → #2506Downloads +18.8%
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.468%
- v3.319%
- v3.27.1%
- Other5.7%
Rating trend
4.5★★★★★82 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.4.4
- Requires WordPress
- 6.1
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Apr 11, 2008
- Last updated
- Feb 3, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hyper Cache
How many websites use Hyper Cache?
Hyper Cache is active on 7K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,510 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hyper Cache been downloaded?
1,101,826 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 38 times. See download stats
When was Hyper Cache last updated?
Version 3.4.4 came out on Feb 3, 2026 (9 months ago). See every release
Is Hyper Cache compatible with the latest WordPress?
Hyper Cache’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 Hyper Cache have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Hyper Cache. See its security record
Is Hyper Cache still maintained?
Its last release was 9 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Hyper Cache have?
4.5 out of 5 from 82 reviews on WordPress.org. 83% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Hyper Cache?
The plugins most like Hyper Cache, by the tags they share, are 10Web Booster (60K+), WP Fastest Cache (1M+) and WP Super Cache (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.5
★★★★★
82 reviews
- 5 stars: 68 reviews, 83%
- 4 stars: 3 reviews, 4%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 1%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 1%
- 1 stars: 9 reviews, 11%
- Positive
- 87%4–5★
- Mixed
- 1%3★
- Critical
- 12%1–2★
- About 16 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 6 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 7,580 |
| Reported installs | 7K+ |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 82 |
| Total downloads | 1.1M |
| Author | Stefano Lissa |
| First released | Apr 11, 2008 |
| Version | 3.4.4 |
| Requires WP | 6.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Feb 3, 2026 |
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