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LiteSpeed Cache vs Extend Link (2026)

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

LiteSpeed Cache

LiteSpeed Cache

4.8(2,726)

7.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 days ago
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Extend Link

Extend Link

3(2)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Extend Link

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, LiteSpeed Cache has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 2,726 reviews) and leads in active installations (7.0M+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. LiteSpeed Cache has accumulated 129M+ total downloads while Extend Link has 12K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5LiteSpeed Cache
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Extend Link3/5
Total Reviews
2,726LiteSpeed Cache
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Extend Link2
Active Installs
7.0M+LiteSpeed Cache
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Extend Link1.0K+
Total Downloads
129M+LiteSpeed Cache
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Extend Link12K+
Support Resolution
71%LiteSpeed Cache
Extend LinkN/A
Last Updated
3 days agoLiteSpeed Cache
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Extend Link2 months ago
First Released
2016LiteSpeed Cache
Extend Link2016
Age
10 yearsLiteSpeed Cache
Extend Link10 years
WP Requires
5.3+LiteSpeed Cache
Extend Link5.8+
PHP Requires
7.2+LiteSpeed Cache
Extend Link7.4+
Business Model
FreeLiteSpeed Cache
Extend LinkFree
Latest Version
7.8.1LiteSpeed Cache
Extend Link2.0.1

Rating Breakdown

LiteSpeed Cache

4.8/5(2,726 reviews)
5
93%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

Extend Link

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

Recent Reviews

LiteSpeed Cache Reviews

by dajuan20

Fast & Smooth

Site speed improved a lot after using this. Easy setup n great caching options. Pages load way faster now. really happy with it tbh 👍

by treeflips

BEST CACHE PLUGIN – enterprise performance, features, reliability

I’ve been using LiteSpeed server for over 10 years, LiteSpeed cache for nearly 10 years (almost since the beginning). They keep developing and innovating, nothing else even comes close.

by unkgraphics

Works great with Hostinger

Works great with Hostinger. I’ve had to toy with a few of the settings to get the optimized results I was looking for but that was easy to do.

Extend Link Reviews

by Digital & SEO

doesn’t work with the Gutenberg editor :(

The idea is great and a great job but it doesn’t work with the Gutenberg editor 🙁 When the plugin is updated by adding the functionalities under the existing “open in new window” button in the Gutenb

by photoworkout

Makes adding a Link Class easy.

Easy to use for adding a Link Class attribute for your links in the TinyMCE editor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LiteSpeed Cache or Extend Link more popular?
LiteSpeed Cache has 7.0M+ active installations while Extend Link has 1.0K+. LiteSpeed Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — LiteSpeed Cache or Extend Link?
LiteSpeed Cache has a 4.8/5 rating from 2,726 reviews, while Extend Link has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are LiteSpeed Cache and Extend Link free?
LiteSpeed Cache is free and Extend Link is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — LiteSpeed Cache or Extend Link?
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?
LiteSpeed Cache was last updated 3 days ago and Extend Link was last updated 2 months ago.

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