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Async JavaScript vs Super Page Cache (2026)

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

Async JavaScript

Async JavaScript

4.7(102)

80K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Super Page Cache

Super Page Cache

4.8(485)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Super Page Cache has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 485 reviews) while Async JavaScript leads in active installations (80K+ vs 60K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Async JavaScript has accumulated 2.0M+ total downloads while Super Page Cache has 1.9M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Async JavaScript
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Super Page Cache4.8/5
Total Reviews
102Async JavaScript
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Super Page Cache485
Active Installs
80K+Async JavaScript
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Super Page Cache60K+
Total Downloads
2.0M+Async JavaScript
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Super Page Cache1.9M+
Support Resolution
N/AAsync JavaScript
Super Page Cache87%
Last Updated
2 years agoAsync JavaScript
►
Super Page Cache2 weeks ago
First Released
2014Async JavaScript
Super Page Cache2019
Age
12 yearsAsync JavaScript
Super Page Cache7 years
WP Requires
4.6+Async JavaScript
Super Page Cache5.3+
PHP Requires
false+Async JavaScript
Super Page Cache7.4+
Business Model
FreeAsync JavaScript
Super Page CacheFree
Latest Version
2.21.08.31Async JavaScript
Super Page Cache5.2.4

Rating Breakdown

Async JavaScript

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

Super Page Cache

4.8/5(485 reviews)
5
94%
4
1%
3
1%
2
0%
1
4%

Recent Reviews

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

Super Page Cache Reviews

by joeles68

Lifesaver

I was looking for a cache pluging without 1000 settings and sutable for people without deep knowledge of IT. This plugin is all of that. The connection with Cloudflare was easy to do (Cloudflare needs

by orlandorobin

amazing plugin

Great cache plugin, and super easy to setup

by yguzim

Muito bom

Foi o plugin que resolveu a velocidade do meu site. Não funciona bem se tiver cloudflare com css configurado pra arquivo externo, mas depois que mudei para incorporação interna resolveu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Async JavaScript or Super Page Cache more popular?
Async JavaScript has 80K+ active installations while Super Page Cache has 60K+. Async JavaScript is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Async JavaScript or Super Page Cache?
Async JavaScript has a 4.7/5 rating from 102 reviews, while Super Page Cache has a 4.8/5 rating from 485 reviews.
Are Async JavaScript and Super Page Cache free?
Async JavaScript is free and Super Page Cache is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Async JavaScript or Super Page Cache?
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?
Async JavaScript was last updated 2 years ago and Super Page Cache was last updated 2 weeks ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.