LiteSpeed Cache vs Google Referrer Checker (2026)

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

LiteSpeed Cache

LiteSpeed Cache

4.8(2,727)

7.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 days ago
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Google Referrer Checker

Google Referrer Checker

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Google Referrer Checker has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while LiteSpeed Cache leads in active installations (7.0M+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. LiteSpeed Cache has accumulated 129M+ total downloads while Google Referrer Checker has 3.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5LiteSpeed Cache
Google Referrer Checker5/5
Total Reviews
2,727LiteSpeed Cache
Google Referrer Checker1
Active Installs
7.0M+LiteSpeed Cache
Google Referrer Checker10
Total Downloads
129M+LiteSpeed Cache
Google Referrer Checker3.2K+
Support Resolution
69%LiteSpeed Cache
Google Referrer CheckerN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoLiteSpeed Cache
Google Referrer Checker14 years ago
First Released
2016LiteSpeed Cache
Google Referrer Checker2012
Age
10 yearsLiteSpeed Cache
Google Referrer Checker14 years
WP Requires
5.3+LiteSpeed Cache
Google Referrer Checker3.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+LiteSpeed Cache
Google Referrer Checkerfalse+
Business Model
FreeLiteSpeed Cache
Google Referrer CheckerFree
Latest Version
7.8.1LiteSpeed Cache
Google Referrer Checker0.3.1

Rating Breakdown

LiteSpeed Cache

4.8/5(2,727 reviews)
5
93%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

Google Referrer Checker

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

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.

Google Referrer Checker Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LiteSpeed Cache or Google Referrer Checker more popular?
LiteSpeed Cache has 7.0M+ active installations while Google Referrer Checker has 10. LiteSpeed Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — LiteSpeed Cache or Google Referrer Checker?
LiteSpeed Cache has a 4.8/5 rating from 2,727 reviews, while Google Referrer Checker has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are LiteSpeed Cache and Google Referrer Checker free?
LiteSpeed Cache is free and Google Referrer Checker is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — LiteSpeed Cache or Google Referrer Checker?
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 4 days ago and Google Referrer Checker was last updated 14 years ago.

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