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WPGraphQL Smart Cache

v2.4.0

by Jason Bahl · updated 2 days ago

WPGraphQL Smart Cache is a WordPress plugin that provides fast, accurate API responses by intelligently caching and invalidating WPGraphQL queries.

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Rank
#2,952
Down6 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 5,640
5K+ reported · High
Total downloads
154.6K
154,623 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
4 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +2.8% (30d)·Toward 6K+ · ETA ~2mo

WPGraphQL Smart Cache at a glance

WPGraphQL Smart Cache is a WordPress plugin by Jason Bahl with 5K+ active installs, the #2,952 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 381 times, 3% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 2.4.0 came out on Nov 5, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 7 plugins tagged “WpGraphQL”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2022.

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

13.2K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WPGraphQL Smart Cache Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.05001KOct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateWPGraphQL Smart Cache
Nov 7, 2026246
Nov 6, 2026930
Nov 5, 2026399
Nov 4, 2026363
Nov 3, 2026340
Nov 2, 2026450
Nov 1, 2026147
Oct 31, 2026236
Oct 30, 2026406
Oct 29, 2026519
Oct 28, 2026409
Oct 27, 2026350
Oct 26, 2026428
Oct 25, 2026193
Oct 24, 2026161
Oct 23, 2026475
Oct 22, 2026746
Oct 21, 20261,179
Oct 20, 2026601
Oct 19, 2026611
Oct 18, 2026171
Oct 17, 2026102
Oct 16, 2026306
Oct 15, 2026677
Oct 14, 20261,075
Oct 13, 2026469
Oct 12, 2026438
Oct 11, 202661
Oct 10, 2026213
Oct 9, 2026453

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 5,643 · -0.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.5.6K5.7K5.7KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20265,643
Nov 7, 20265,659
Nov 5, 20265,661
Nov 4, 20265,663
Nov 3, 20265,643
Nov 2, 20265,659
Nov 1, 20265,659
Oct 31, 20265,664
Oct 30, 20265,672
Oct 29, 20265,686
Oct 28, 20265,686
Oct 27, 20265,693

Rank over time

#2,952 · down 17 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#2.9K#2.9K#2.9K#3KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#2,952
Nov 7, 2026#2,946
Nov 6, 2026#2,946
Nov 5, 2026#2,945
Nov 4, 2026#2,945
Nov 3, 2026#2,952
Nov 2, 2026#2,946
Nov 1, 2026#2,945
Oct 31, 2026#2,944
Oct 30, 2026#2,941
Oct 29, 2026#2,938
Oct 28, 2026#2,946
Oct 27, 2026#2,943
Oct 16, 2026#2,935

Growth %

Average -0.07% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.0%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.28%
Nov 7, 2026-0.02%
Nov 5, 2026-0.04%
Nov 4, 2026+0.35%
Nov 3, 2026-0.28%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026-0.09%
Oct 31, 2026-0.14%
Oct 30, 2026-0.25%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-0.12%

Active installs band

5K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.5K5.5K6KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20265K+
Nov 7, 20265K+
Nov 6, 20265K+
Nov 5, 20265K+
Nov 4, 20265K+
Nov 3, 20265K+
Nov 2, 20265K+
Nov 1, 20265K+
Oct 31, 20265K+
Oct 30, 20265K+
Oct 29, 20265K+
Oct 28, 20265K+
Oct 27, 20265K+
Oct 16, 20266K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. So far:Rank #2945 → #2952
    • Released 2.4.0 (was 2.3.4)
  2. Rank #2946 → #2945Downloads -13.3%
    • Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
  3. Rank #2935 → #2952Downloads -15.5%Installs 6K+ → 5K+
    • Released 2.3.4 (was 2.3.3)

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.330%
  • v1.322%
  • v2.219%
  • v2.017%
  • Other11%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.4.0
Requires WordPress
6.0
Tested up to
7.0.8
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
Dec 2, 2022
Last updated
Nov 5, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WPGraphQL Smart Cache

How many websites use WPGraphQL Smart Cache?

WPGraphQL Smart Cache is active on 5K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,952 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WPGraphQL Smart Cache been downloaded?

154,623 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 381 times. See download stats

When was WPGraphQL Smart Cache last updated?

Version 2.4.0 came out on Nov 5, 2026 (2 days ago). See every release

Is WPGraphQL Smart Cache compatible with the latest WordPress?

It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.

Does WPGraphQL Smart Cache have known security vulnerabilities?

None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 2 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep WPGraphQL Smart Cache up to date. See its security record

Is WPGraphQL Smart Cache still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 2 days ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WPGraphQL Smart Cache have?

5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to WPGraphQL Smart Cache?

The plugins most like WPGraphQL Smart Cache, by the tags they share, are WP Fastest Cache (1M+), WP Super Cache (1M+) and Breeze Cache (300K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

4 reviews

  • 5 stars: 4 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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WPGraphQL Smart Cache
Estimated installs≈ 5,640
Reported installs5K+
Rating5.0
Reviews4
Total downloads154.6K
AuthorJason Bahl
First releasedDec 2, 2022
Version2.4.0
Requires WP6.0
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedNov 5, 2026

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