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Cache Enabler vs WP HTTP Compression (2026)

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

Cache Enabler

Cache Enabler

4.3(138)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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VS
WP HTTP Compression

WP HTTP Compression

2.3(8)

500 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
View WP HTTP Compression

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Cache Enabler has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 138 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 500). Both are free WordPress plugins. Cache Enabler has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while WP HTTP Compression has 61K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Cache Enabler
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WP HTTP Compression2.3/5
Total Reviews
138Cache Enabler
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WP HTTP Compression8
Active Installs
100K+Cache Enabler
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WP HTTP Compression500
Total Downloads
2.6M+Cache Enabler
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WP HTTP Compression61K+
Support Resolution
0%Cache Enabler
WP HTTP CompressionN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCache Enabler
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WP HTTP Compression13 years ago
First Released
2015Cache Enabler
WP HTTP Compression2010
Age
11 yearsCache Enabler
WP HTTP Compression16 years
WP Requires
5.1+Cache Enabler
WP HTTP Compression3.4.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Cache Enabler
WP HTTP Compressionfalse+
Business Model
FreeCache Enabler
WP HTTP CompressionFree
Latest Version
1.8.16Cache Enabler
WP HTTP Compression1.0

Rating Breakdown

Cache Enabler

4.3/5(138 reviews)
5
78%
4
3%
3
5%
2
4%
1
11%

WP HTTP Compression

2.3/5(8 reviews)
5
25%
4
0%
3
0%
2
25%
1
50%

Recent Reviews

Cache Enabler Reviews

by sisalik

Cache

Saves html files to /cache/cache-enabler and disabling Cache Enabler doesn’t remove the files!

by wickydesign

Best Caching Plugin!

I’ve been using this plugin for years, and it works really well! I’ve tried many caching plugins, and this one is by far the easiest to use. It’s lightweight, straightforward, and less likely to cause

by verkerk

works perfectly with ELEX get a quote

The only cache that’s working perfect together with ELEX // get a quote ! Take;s us many testing with a lot of caching programs to find this out.

WP HTTP Compression Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cache Enabler or WP HTTP Compression more popular?
Cache Enabler has 100K+ active installations while WP HTTP Compression has 500. Cache Enabler is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Cache Enabler or WP HTTP Compression?
Cache Enabler has a 4.3/5 rating from 138 reviews, while WP HTTP Compression has a 2.3/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Cache Enabler and WP HTTP Compression free?
Cache Enabler is free and WP HTTP Compression is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Cache Enabler or WP HTTP Compression?
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?
Cache Enabler was last updated 1 month ago and WP HTTP Compression was last updated 13 years ago.

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