Cache Master vs APC Object Cache Backend (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, APC Object Cache Backend has a higher user rating (5/5 from 14 reviews) while Cache Master leads in active installations (500 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Cache Master has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while APC Object Cache Backend has 35K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Cache Master | APC Object Cache Backend | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 16 | ◄ | 14 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ► | 35K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2010 | |
| Age | 6 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.1.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1.3 | 2.0.7 |
Rating
4.8/5Cache Master
►APC Object Cache Backend5/5
Total Reviews
16Cache Master
◄APC Object Cache Backend14
Active Installs
500Cache Master
◄APC Object Cache Backend10
Total Downloads
14K+Cache Master
►APC Object Cache Backend35K+
Support Resolution
N/ACache Master
APC Object Cache BackendN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoCache Master
◄APC Object Cache Backend5 years ago
First Released
2020Cache Master
APC Object Cache Backend2010
Age
6 yearsCache Master
APC Object Cache Backend16 years
WP Requires
4.7+Cache Master
APC Object Cache Backend3.3+
PHP Requires
7.1.0+Cache Master
APC Object Cache Backendfalse+
Business Model
FreeCache Master
APC Object Cache BackendFree
Latest Version
2.1.3Cache Master
APC Object Cache Backend2.0.7
Rating Breakdown
Cache Master
4.8/5(16 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
6%
APC Object Cache Backend
5/5(14 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cache Master or APC Object Cache Backend more popular?
Cache Master has 500 active installations while APC Object Cache Backend has 10. Cache Master is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Cache Master or APC Object Cache Backend?
Cache Master has a 4.8/5 rating from 16 reviews, while APC Object Cache Backend has a 5/5 rating from 14 reviews.
Are Cache Master and APC Object Cache Backend free?
Cache Master is free and APC Object Cache Backend is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Cache Master or APC Object Cache Backend?
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 Master was last updated 2 years ago and APC Object Cache Backend was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.