WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… vs Light and Smart (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
1.0M+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Light and Smart has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… has accumulated 63M+ total downloads while Light and Smart has 1.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… | Light and Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4,208 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 63M+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | 22% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2020 | |
| Age | 13 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 4.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.6 | 1.1.1 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Light and Smart
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… Reviews
One of the best cache managers currently available
One of the best cache managers currently available, with the most flexible configuration. Highly recommended.
Fast & Easy
Started using WP Fastest Cache on my site and noticed speed improved pretty quickly. The setup was simple, just a few clicks and done. Runs smoothly so far without issues. Pretty solid caching plugin
Awesome Program
Really nice program
Light and Smart Reviews
No reviews yet
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