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LiteSpeed Cache vs Cache Enabler (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 2 days ago
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Cache Enabler

Cache Enabler

4.3(138)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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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 100K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. LiteSpeed Cache has accumulated 129M+ total downloads while Cache Enabler has 2.6M+. LiteSpeed Cache has a higher support resolution rate (71% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5LiteSpeed Cache
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Cache Enabler4.3/5
Total Reviews
2,726LiteSpeed Cache
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Cache Enabler138
Active Installs
7.0M+LiteSpeed Cache
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Cache Enabler100K+
Total Downloads
129M+LiteSpeed Cache
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Cache Enabler2.6M+
Support Resolution
71%LiteSpeed Cache
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Cache Enabler0%
Last Updated
2 days agoLiteSpeed Cache
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Cache Enabler1 month ago
First Released
2016LiteSpeed Cache
Cache Enabler2015
Age
10 yearsLiteSpeed Cache
Cache Enabler11 years
WP Requires
5.3+LiteSpeed Cache
Cache Enabler5.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+LiteSpeed Cache
Cache Enabler5.6+
Business Model
FreeLiteSpeed Cache
Cache EnablerFree
Latest Version
7.8.1LiteSpeed Cache
Cache Enabler1.8.16

Rating Breakdown

LiteSpeed Cache

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

Cache Enabler

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

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LiteSpeed Cache or Cache Enabler more popular?
LiteSpeed Cache has 7.0M+ active installations while Cache Enabler has 100K+. LiteSpeed Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — LiteSpeed Cache or Cache Enabler?
LiteSpeed Cache has a 4.8/5 rating from 2,726 reviews, while Cache Enabler has a 4.3/5 rating from 138 reviews.
Are LiteSpeed Cache and Cache Enabler free?
LiteSpeed Cache is free and Cache Enabler is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — LiteSpeed Cache or Cache Enabler?
As of April 2026, LiteSpeed Cache has a 71% support resolution rate while Cache Enabler has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
LiteSpeed Cache was last updated 2 days ago and Cache Enabler was last updated 1 month ago.

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