W3TC Auto Pilot
v1.1.7.1by Sybre Waaijer · updated 10 years ago
Put W3 Total Cache on auto pilot. This plugin allows you to control W3 Total Cache by simply using your website. So your cache is always up to date.
- Rank
- #19,220
- Up25 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 66
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.3K
- 6,327 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
W3TC Auto Pilot at a glance
W3TC Auto Pilot is a WordPress plugin by Sybre Waaijer with 60+ active installs, the #19,220 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1.7.1 came out on Feb 24, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.0. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “W3”. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats48 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | W3TC Auto Pilot |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 66 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 66 |
Rank over time
#19,220 · up 209 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #19,220 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,245 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,419 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,338 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,217 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,301 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,333 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,257 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,285 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,282 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,414 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,304 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,272 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,429 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.54% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.76% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.54% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.51% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.54% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.51% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
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.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.7.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6.0
- Tested up to
- 4.5.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 29, 2015
- Last updated
- Feb 24, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about W3TC Auto Pilot
How many websites use W3TC Auto Pilot?
W3TC Auto Pilot is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,220 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has W3TC Auto Pilot been downloaded?
6,327 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was W3TC Auto Pilot last updated?
Version 1.1.7.1 came out on Feb 24, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is W3TC Auto Pilot compatible with the latest WordPress?
W3TC Auto Pilot’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.0, 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 W3TC Auto Pilot still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does W3TC Auto Pilot have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to W3TC Auto Pilot?
The plugins most like W3TC Auto Pilot, by the tags they share, are WP-Optimize (1M+), WP Fastest Cache (1M+) and WP Super Cache (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 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★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 66 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 6.3K |
| Author | Sybre Waaijer |
| First released | May 29, 2015 |
| Version | 1.1.7.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.6.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 24, 2016 |
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