WP Cache Block
v0.1.1by prettyboymp · updated 15 years ago
Adds ability to globally cache certain segments of code.
- Rank
- #40,962
- Up3,454 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.4K
- 4,385 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Cache Block at a glance
WP Cache Block is a WordPress plugin by prettyboymp with 10+ active installs, the #40,962 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.1.1 came out on Feb 14, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. Among the 2 plugins tagged “cache block”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats35 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Cache Block |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +16.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#40,962 · up 5,900 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #40,962 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #44,416 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #47,790 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #44,369 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #45,670 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #43,528 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #43,504 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #43,700 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #42,262 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #35,258 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #37,815 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #46,862 |
Growth %
Average +1.29% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +25.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 13, 2010
- Last updated
- Feb 14, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Cache Block
How many websites use WP Cache Block?
WP Cache Block is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #40,962 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Cache Block been downloaded?
4,385 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was WP Cache Block last updated?
Version 0.1.1 came out on Feb 14, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is WP Cache Block compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Cache Block’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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 WP Cache Block still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Cache Block have?
No one has reviewed WP Cache Block on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP Cache Block?
The plugins most like WP Cache Block, by the tags they share, are WP Super Cache (1M+), Breeze Cache (300K+) and Cache Enabler (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.4K |
| Author | prettyboymp |
| First released | Jun 13, 2010 |
| Version | 0.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 14, 2011 |
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WP Super Cache
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A very fast caching engine for WordPress that produces static html files.
- Rank
- #36
- Installs
- 1M+
- 4.3

Breeze Cache
by Cloudways
Breeze is a caching plugin developed by Cloudways. Breeze uses advance caching systems to improve site loading times exponentially.
- Rank
- #163
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Cache Enabler
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A lightweight caching plugin for WordPress that makes your website faster by generating static HTML files.
- Rank
- #404
- Installs
- 100K+
- 4.3

Hummingbird Performance
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Optimize PageSpeed Performance & Core Web Vitals, Advanced Cache, Minify CSS & JavaScript, Inline Critical CSS, Defer CSS & JS, Smush & Lazy Load, CDN
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- #597
- Installs
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LiteSpeed Cache
by LiteSpeed Technologies
All-in-one unbeatable acceleration & PageSpeed improvement: caching, image/CSS/JS optimization...
- Rank
- #5
- Installs
- 7M+
- 4.8

WP-Optimize
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- Rank
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- Installs
- 1M+
- 4.8
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