LiteSpeed Cache vs Simple Hierarchical Sitemap (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
Simple Hierarchical Sitemap

Simple Hierarchical Sitemap

5(2)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Hierarchical Sitemap has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while LiteSpeed Cache leads in active installations (7.0M+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. LiteSpeed Cache has accumulated 129M+ total downloads while Simple Hierarchical Sitemap has 5.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5LiteSpeed Cache
Simple Hierarchical Sitemap5/5
Total Reviews
2,726LiteSpeed Cache
Simple Hierarchical Sitemap2
Active Installs
7.0M+LiteSpeed Cache
Simple Hierarchical Sitemap100
Total Downloads
129M+LiteSpeed Cache
Simple Hierarchical Sitemap5.2K+
Support Resolution
70%LiteSpeed Cache
Simple Hierarchical SitemapN/A
Last Updated
3 days agoLiteSpeed Cache
Simple Hierarchical Sitemap12 years ago
First Released
2016LiteSpeed Cache
Simple Hierarchical Sitemap2013
Age
10 yearsLiteSpeed Cache
Simple Hierarchical Sitemap13 years
WP Requires
5.3+LiteSpeed Cache
Simple Hierarchical Sitemap3.6.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+LiteSpeed Cache
Simple Hierarchical Sitemapfalse+
Business Model
FreeLiteSpeed Cache
Simple Hierarchical SitemapFree
Latest Version
7.8.1LiteSpeed Cache
Simple Hierarchical Sitemap1.2

Rating Breakdown

LiteSpeed Cache

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

Simple Hierarchical Sitemap

5/5(2 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.

Simple Hierarchical Sitemap Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LiteSpeed Cache or Simple Hierarchical Sitemap more popular?
LiteSpeed Cache has 7.0M+ active installations while Simple Hierarchical Sitemap has 100. LiteSpeed Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — LiteSpeed Cache or Simple Hierarchical Sitemap?
LiteSpeed Cache has a 4.8/5 rating from 2,726 reviews, while Simple Hierarchical Sitemap has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are LiteSpeed Cache and Simple Hierarchical Sitemap free?
LiteSpeed Cache is free and Simple Hierarchical Sitemap is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — LiteSpeed Cache or Simple Hierarchical Sitemap?
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 Simple Hierarchical Sitemap was last updated 12 years ago.

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