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LiteSpeed Cache vs Slug Trace (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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Slug Trace

Slug Trace

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 week 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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. LiteSpeed Cache has accumulated 129M+ total downloads while Slug Trace has 63.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5LiteSpeed Cache
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Slug TraceN/A
Total Reviews
2,726LiteSpeed Cache
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Slug Trace0
Active Installs
7.0M+LiteSpeed Cache
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Slug Trace0
Total Downloads
129M+LiteSpeed Cache
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Slug Trace63
Support Resolution
70%LiteSpeed Cache
Slug TraceN/A
Last Updated
3 days agoLiteSpeed Cache
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Slug Trace1 week ago
First Released
2016LiteSpeed Cache
Slug Trace2026
Age
10 yearsLiteSpeed Cache
Slug Trace1 month
WP Requires
5.3+LiteSpeed Cache
Slug Trace5.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+LiteSpeed Cache
Slug Trace7.4+
Business Model
FreeLiteSpeed Cache
Slug TraceFree
Latest Version
7.8.1LiteSpeed Cache
Slug Trace1.0

Rating Breakdown

LiteSpeed Cache

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

Slug Trace

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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.

Slug Trace Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LiteSpeed Cache or Slug Trace more popular?
LiteSpeed Cache has 7.0M+ active installations while Slug Trace has 0. LiteSpeed Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — LiteSpeed Cache or Slug Trace?
LiteSpeed Cache has a 4.8/5 rating from 2,726 reviews, while Slug Trace has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are LiteSpeed Cache and Slug Trace free?
LiteSpeed Cache is free and Slug Trace is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — LiteSpeed Cache or Slug Trace?
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 Slug Trace was last updated 1 week ago.

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