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Hyper Cache

v3.4.4

by 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
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 8K+ · ETA ~5d

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.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

1K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Hyper Cache Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.50Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateHyper Cache
Nov 7, 202639
Nov 6, 202639
Nov 5, 202639
Nov 4, 202628
Nov 3, 202685
Nov 2, 202638
Nov 1, 202636
Oct 31, 202632
Oct 30, 202635
Oct 29, 202638
Oct 28, 202632
Oct 27, 202634
Oct 26, 202640
Oct 25, 202640
Oct 24, 202625
Oct 23, 202649
Oct 22, 202671
Oct 21, 202640
Oct 20, 202621
Oct 19, 202632
Oct 18, 202627
Oct 17, 202614
Oct 16, 202624
Oct 15, 202624
Oct 14, 202629
Oct 13, 202627
Oct 12, 202624
Oct 11, 202622
Oct 10, 202625
Oct 9, 202627

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 7,578 · -0.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.7.6K7.6K7.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20267,578
Nov 7, 20267,584
Nov 5, 20267,593
Nov 4, 20267,585
Nov 3, 20267,579
Nov 2, 20267,585
Nov 1, 20267,578
Oct 31, 20267,591
Oct 30, 20267,586
Oct 29, 20267,589
Oct 28, 20267,600
Oct 27, 20267,604

Rank over time

#2,510 · up 6 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#2.5K#2.5K#2.5KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily 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

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.1%0%0.1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
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

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.7KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20267K+
Nov 7, 20267K+
Nov 6, 20267K+
Nov 5, 20267K+
Nov 4, 20267K+
Nov 3, 20267K+
Nov 2, 20267K+
Nov 1, 20267K+
Oct 31, 20267K+
Oct 30, 20267K+
Oct 29, 20267K+
Oct 28, 20267K+
Oct 27, 20267K+
Oct 16, 20267K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. 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
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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 reviews

Review 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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Estimated installs≈ 7,580
Reported installs7K+
Rating4.5
Reviews82
Total downloads1.1M
AuthorStefano Lissa
First releasedApr 11, 2008
Version3.4.4
Requires WP6.1
Requires PHP7.0
Last updatedFeb 3, 2026

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