Lite Cache
v2.3.4by Stefano Lissa · updated 12 years ago
The smallest cache plugin ever released (but still greatly efficient).
- Rank
- #14,839
- Up17 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 142
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 39.8K
- 39,763 all-time
- Rating
- 4.9/5
- 18 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Lite Cache at a glance
Lite Cache is a WordPress plugin by Stefano Lissa with 100+ active installs, the #14,839 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 18 reviews. Version 2.3.4 came out on Aug 23, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 21 plugins tagged “Apache”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats130 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Lite Cache |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 142 · -7.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 142 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 143 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 142 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 143 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 142 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 153 |
Rank over time
#14,839 · down 64 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,839 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,856 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,839 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,843 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,823 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,842 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,795 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,776 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,781 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,778 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,785 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,791 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,775 |
Growth %
Average -0.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.71% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.70% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.70% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.70% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.70% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.70% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.19% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.3100%
Rating trend
4.9★★★★★18 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.3.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 25, 2011
- Last updated
- Aug 23, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Lite Cache
How many websites use Lite Cache?
Lite Cache is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,839 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Lite Cache been downloaded?
39,763 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Lite Cache last updated?
Version 2.3.4 came out on Aug 23, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Lite Cache compatible with the latest WordPress?
Lite Cache’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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.
Is Lite Cache still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Lite Cache have?
4.9 out of 5 from 18 reviews on WordPress.org. 94% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Lite Cache?
The plugins most like Lite Cache, by the tags they share, are WP Fastest Cache (1M+), WP Super Cache (1M+) and Breeze Cache (300K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.9
★★★★★
18 reviews
- 5 stars: 17 reviews, 94%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 71 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 142 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.9 |
| Reviews | 18 |
| Total downloads | 39.8K |
| Author | Stefano Lissa |
| First released | Jul 25, 2011 |
| Version | 2.3.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 23, 2014 |
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