WP Super Cache vs Autoclear Autoptimize Cache (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Autoclear Autoptimize Cache
9.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Autoclear Autoptimize Cache has a higher user rating (5/5 from 9 reviews) while WP Super Cache leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 9.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Super Cache has accumulated 62M+ total downloads while Autoclear Autoptimize Cache has 112K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Super Cache | Autoclear Autoptimize Cache | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,341 | ◄ | 9 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 9.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 62M+ | ◄ | 112K+ |
| Support Resolution | 67% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2018 | |
| Age | 19 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.7+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.3 | 2.1.1 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Super Cache
Autoclear Autoptimize Cache
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Super Cache averaged approximately 6,536 daily downloads while Autoclear Autoptimize Cache averaged 6.
Recent Reviews
WP Super Cache Reviews
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Nice Speed Boost
Tried this to improve my site speed and it actually helped. Pages load faster now and setup wasn’t too hard. Settings need a bit understanding at first, but once done it works nicely. pretty useful pl
Does not work with Astra Pro’s Color Switcher
Everything seems to work well until I started using Astra Pro’s “Color Switcher” to implement “dark mode.” With “WP Super Cache” activated, my Color Switcher site appears unable to correctly “remember
Autoclear Autoptimize Cache Reviews
Solved issue with one problem theme – thank you
I have a theme used for several sites – this theme would allow Autoptimze cache to max out – this wonderful plugin solves that issue.
It works!
I saw a YouTube video that recommended the Cache Enabler plugin to automatically purge the Autoptimize cache. So I installed it, but it did absolutely nothing. Then I tried this plugin and it works gr
My kind of plugin
Just set it and forget it. Can’t get anymore convenient than that.
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