LiteSpeed Cache vs Search Engines Blocked in Header (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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VS
Search Engines Blocked in Header

Search Engines Blocked in Header

5(1)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Search Engines Blocked in Header has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while LiteSpeed Cache leads in active installations (7.0M+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. LiteSpeed Cache has accumulated 129M+ total downloads while Search Engines Blocked in Header has 6.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5LiteSpeed Cache
Search Engines Blocked in Header5/5
Total Reviews
2,726LiteSpeed Cache
Search Engines Blocked in Header1
Active Installs
7.0M+LiteSpeed Cache
Search Engines Blocked in Header200
Total Downloads
129M+LiteSpeed Cache
Search Engines Blocked in Header6.5K+
Support Resolution
70%LiteSpeed Cache
Search Engines Blocked in HeaderN/A
Last Updated
3 days agoLiteSpeed Cache
Search Engines Blocked in Header4 months ago
First Released
2016LiteSpeed Cache
Search Engines Blocked in Header2011
Age
10 yearsLiteSpeed Cache
Search Engines Blocked in Header15 years
WP Requires
5.3+LiteSpeed Cache
Search Engines Blocked in Header3.2+
PHP Requires
7.2+LiteSpeed Cache
Search Engines Blocked in Header7.0+
Business Model
FreeLiteSpeed Cache
Search Engines Blocked in HeaderFree
Latest Version
7.8.1LiteSpeed Cache
Search Engines Blocked in Header2.1.0

Rating Breakdown

LiteSpeed Cache

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

Search Engines Blocked in Header

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.

Search Engines Blocked in Header Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is LiteSpeed Cache or Search Engines Blocked in Header more popular?
LiteSpeed Cache has 7.0M+ active installations while Search Engines Blocked in Header has 200. LiteSpeed Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — LiteSpeed Cache or Search Engines Blocked in Header?
LiteSpeed Cache has a 4.8/5 rating from 2,726 reviews, while Search Engines Blocked in Header has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are LiteSpeed Cache and Search Engines Blocked in Header free?
LiteSpeed Cache is free and Search Engines Blocked in Header is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — LiteSpeed Cache or Search Engines Blocked in Header?
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 Search Engines Blocked in Header was last updated 4 months ago.

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