Plugin Output Cache
v4.0.8by RobMarsh · updated 18 years ago
Plugin Output Cache can be used by other plugins to cache portions of their output for efficiency.
- Rank
- #26,278
- Up97 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 25
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.5K
- 11,463 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Plugin Output Cache at a glance
Plugin Output Cache is a WordPress plugin by RobMarsh with 20+ active installs, the #26,278 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 4.0.8 came out on Sep 23, 2008, more than 18 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.6.2. Among the 260 plugins tagged “plugins”, it ranks #76. 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 stats34 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Plugin Output Cache |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 25 · -3.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 26 |
Rank over time
#26,278 · down 47 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #26,278 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #26,375 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #26,363 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #26,171 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #26,149 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #26,348 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #26,264 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #26,069 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #26,057 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #26,152 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #26,231 |
Growth %
Average -0.33% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.85% |
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 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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.
- v4.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 4.0.8
- Requires WordPress
- 1.5
- Tested up to
- 2.6.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 17, 2008
- Last updated
- Sep 23, 2008
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Plugin Output Cache
How many websites use Plugin Output Cache?
Plugin Output 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 #26,278 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Plugin Output Cache been downloaded?
11,463 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Plugin Output Cache last updated?
Version 4.0.8 came out on Sep 23, 2008 (18 years ago).
Is Plugin Output Cache compatible with the latest WordPress?
Plugin Output Cache’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.6.2, 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 Plugin Output Cache still maintained?
Its last release was 18 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Plugin Output Cache have?
No one has reviewed Plugin Output Cache on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Plugin Output Cache?
The plugins most like Plugin Output Cache, by the tags they share, are 10Web Booster (60K+), Hyper Cache (7K+) and FastPixel Cache (4K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 25 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 11.5K |
| Author | RobMarsh |
| First released | Mar 17, 2008 |
| Version | 4.0.8 |
| Requires WP | 1.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 23, 2008 |
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