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LiteSpeed Cache vs Local Magic (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
View LiteSpeed Cache
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Local Magic

Local Magic

0(0)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 2 months 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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. LiteSpeed Cache has accumulated 129M+ total downloads while Local Magic has 6.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5LiteSpeed Cache
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Local MagicN/A
Total Reviews
2,726LiteSpeed Cache
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Local Magic0
Active Installs
7.0M+LiteSpeed Cache
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Local Magic100
Total Downloads
129M+LiteSpeed Cache
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Local Magic6.1K+
Support Resolution
70%LiteSpeed Cache
Local MagicN/A
Last Updated
3 days agoLiteSpeed Cache
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Local Magic2 months ago
First Released
2016LiteSpeed Cache
Local Magic2021
Age
10 yearsLiteSpeed Cache
Local Magic5 years
WP Requires
5.3+LiteSpeed Cache
Local Magic3.5.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+LiteSpeed Cache
Local Magic5.6.0+
Business Model
FreeLiteSpeed Cache
Local MagicFree
Latest Version
7.8.1LiteSpeed Cache
Local Magic2.9.0

Rating Breakdown

LiteSpeed Cache

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

Local Magic

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.

Local Magic Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LiteSpeed Cache or Local Magic more popular?
LiteSpeed Cache has 7.0M+ active installations while Local Magic has 100. LiteSpeed Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — LiteSpeed Cache or Local Magic?
LiteSpeed Cache has a 4.8/5 rating from 2,726 reviews, while Local Magic has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are LiteSpeed Cache and Local Magic free?
LiteSpeed Cache is free and Local Magic is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — LiteSpeed Cache or Local Magic?
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 Local Magic was last updated 2 months ago.

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