Cache-Control vs Airplane Mode (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Cache-Control has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Cache-Control has accumulated 99K+ total downloads while Airplane Mode has 40K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Cache-Control | Airplane Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 99K+ | ◄ | 40K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ► | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2019 | |
| Age | 10 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.4.1+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.2.5 | 0.2.5 |
Rating Breakdown
Cache-Control
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Cache-Control Reviews
Cool plugin
Nice! Simple and elegant. However, misses some other directives defined in the specification. For example 5.2.2. Response Cache-Control Directives
must install !
perfect solution for CDN This topic was modified 4 years, 1 month ago by masamis.
Hidden Gem
A very useful plugin if you have your cdn setup to benefit from it as you can set a longer cache expiry time on things that don’t change very often. Also excellent support from plugin developer, and a
Airplane Mode Reviews
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