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Aruba HiSpeed Cache vs Async JavaScript (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Aruba HiSpeed Cache

Aruba HiSpeed Cache

3(10)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 days ago
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Async JavaScript

Async JavaScript

4.7(102)

80K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Async JavaScript has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 102 reviews) while Aruba HiSpeed Cache leads in active installations (100K+ vs 80K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Aruba HiSpeed Cache has accumulated 1.0M+ total downloads while Async JavaScript has 2.0M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3/5Aruba HiSpeed Cache
►
Async JavaScript4.7/5
Total Reviews
10Aruba HiSpeed Cache
►
Async JavaScript102
Active Installs
100K+Aruba HiSpeed Cache
◄
Async JavaScript80K+
Total Downloads
1.0M+Aruba HiSpeed Cache
►
Async JavaScript2.0M+
Support Resolution
100%Aruba HiSpeed Cache
Async JavaScriptN/A
Last Updated
3 days agoAruba HiSpeed Cache
◄
Async JavaScript2 years ago
First Released
2022Aruba HiSpeed Cache
Async JavaScript2014
Age
4 yearsAruba HiSpeed Cache
Async JavaScript12 years
WP Requires
5.4+Aruba HiSpeed Cache
Async JavaScript4.6+
PHP Requires
5.6+Aruba HiSpeed Cache
Async JavaScriptfalse+
Business Model
FreeAruba HiSpeed Cache
Async JavaScriptFree
Latest Version
3.0.11Aruba HiSpeed Cache
Async JavaScript2.21.08.31

Rating Breakdown

Aruba HiSpeed Cache

3/5(10 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%

Async JavaScript

4.7/5(102 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
1%
2
2%
1
5%

Recent Reviews

Aruba HiSpeed Cache Reviews

by matteoprogettosrl

Compromette funzioni di wordpress

Con l’update 3.0.0 e l’update 3.0.6 ci sono stati dei problemi che hanno compromesso le funzioni di WordPress rendendolo inutilizzabile in certi casi.

by teamdaccordi

Robe da pazzi

Dopo settimane di sito lentissimo ho capito che questa “Hispeed chache” mi blocca tutto il pannello di controllo. Ore perse ad aspettare che il sito caricasse gli articoli, e ore perse a capire che il

by crossi72

instabile

The plugin is unstable: I tested it on several sites (all with the same theme and plugins) and it works only on some of them, crashing the others. The support team doesn’t respond on the forum, but

Async JavaScript Reviews

by lockbench

Great plugin

A truly great plugin, does exactly what is describing. No extra stuff, great implementation and great support! Thank you!

by gaiusjaugustus

Great plugin and support

I’ve been using this plugin for several months after it was suggested to me by a colleague. The setup was simple, but also gives advanced options that I needed, such as excluding certain scripts. I ha

by W★

Performance promise delivered

Exemplary support, and the plugin does exactly what it promises. This is unfortunately not a given in a time when many other plugins try to cover more and more tasks and end up in dangerous waters. As

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aruba HiSpeed Cache or Async JavaScript more popular?
Aruba HiSpeed Cache has 100K+ active installations while Async JavaScript has 80K+. Aruba HiSpeed Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Aruba HiSpeed Cache or Async JavaScript?
Aruba HiSpeed Cache has a 3/5 rating from 10 reviews, while Async JavaScript has a 4.7/5 rating from 102 reviews.
Are Aruba HiSpeed Cache and Async JavaScript free?
Aruba HiSpeed Cache is free and Async JavaScript is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Aruba HiSpeed Cache or Async JavaScript?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Aruba HiSpeed Cache was last updated 3 days ago and Async JavaScript was last updated 2 years ago.

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