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Prevent Browser Caching vs Clear OPcache (2026)

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

Prevent Browser Caching

Prevent Browser Caching

4.9(28)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Clear OPcache

Clear OPcache

5(1)

80 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Clear OPcache has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Prevent Browser Caching leads in active installations (10K+ vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. Prevent Browser Caching has accumulated 109K+ total downloads while Clear OPcache has 1.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Prevent Browser Caching
►
Clear OPcache5/5
Total Reviews
28Prevent Browser Caching
◄
Clear OPcache1
Active Installs
10K+Prevent Browser Caching
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Clear OPcache80
Total Downloads
109K+Prevent Browser Caching
◄
Clear OPcache1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/APrevent Browser Caching
Clear OPcacheN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoPrevent Browser Caching
◄
Clear OPcache6 years ago
First Released
2017Prevent Browser Caching
Clear OPcache2019
Age
9 yearsPrevent Browser Caching
Clear OPcache7 years
WP Requires
4.0+Prevent Browser Caching
Clear OPcache5.1+
PHP Requires
false+Prevent Browser Caching
Clear OPcache7.2+
Business Model
FreePrevent Browser Caching
Clear OPcacheFree
Latest Version
2.3.5Prevent Browser Caching
Clear OPcache0.5

Rating Breakdown

Prevent Browser Caching

4.9/5(28 reviews)
5
96%
4
0%
3
4%
2
0%
1
0%

Clear OPcache

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Prevent Browser Caching Reviews

by robertorefresh

Very good

It works great!

by rompikapo

Best Cache Plugin ever

It is the first plugin that I install every time I create a new site, this plugin is the web designer’s best friend, it instantly clears the browser cache and refreshes the page with one click, saving

by teacherdesigner

MAGIC!!!

10-30-23 I do not how this thing does it, but it just solved my problem that was bothering me for weeks and my hosting co could not help. I added this plugin (did not even need to change a setting)

Clear OPcache Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prevent Browser Caching or Clear OPcache more popular?
Prevent Browser Caching has 10K+ active installations while Clear OPcache has 80. Prevent Browser Caching is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Prevent Browser Caching or Clear OPcache?
Prevent Browser Caching has a 4.9/5 rating from 28 reviews, while Clear OPcache has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Prevent Browser Caching and Clear OPcache free?
Prevent Browser Caching is free and Clear OPcache is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Prevent Browser Caching or Clear OPcache?
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?
Prevent Browser Caching was last updated 1 year ago and Clear OPcache was last updated 6 years ago.

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