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LiteSpeed Cache vs Nofollow for external link (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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Nofollow for external link

Nofollow for external link

3.8(36)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year 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 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. LiteSpeed Cache has accumulated 129M+ total downloads while Nofollow for external link has 286K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5LiteSpeed Cache
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Nofollow for external link3.8/5
Total Reviews
2,726LiteSpeed Cache
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Nofollow for external link36
Active Installs
7.0M+LiteSpeed Cache
◄
Nofollow for external link10K+
Total Downloads
129M+LiteSpeed Cache
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Nofollow for external link286K+
Support Resolution
71%LiteSpeed Cache
Nofollow for external linkN/A
Last Updated
3 days agoLiteSpeed Cache
◄
Nofollow for external link1 year ago
First Released
2016LiteSpeed Cache
Nofollow for external link2012
Age
10 yearsLiteSpeed Cache
Nofollow for external link14 years
WP Requires
5.3+LiteSpeed Cache
Nofollow for external link2.8.6+
PHP Requires
7.2+LiteSpeed Cache
Nofollow for external linkfalse+
Business Model
FreeLiteSpeed Cache
Nofollow for external linkFree
Latest Version
7.8.1LiteSpeed Cache
Nofollow for external link1.2.4

Rating Breakdown

LiteSpeed Cache

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

Nofollow for external link

3.8/5(36 reviews)
5
61%
4
6%
3
6%
2
3%
1
25%

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.

Nofollow for external link Reviews

by deralict

Didn’t work for me.

Then again, it hasn’t been updated in 3 years… This topic was modified 2 years, 1 month ago by deralict.

by Danishsard

Works very well and easy to set up

Very good addition, works very well. Easy setup and super light. I checked it, it’s really good.

by djcargo

Works fine!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LiteSpeed Cache or Nofollow for external link more popular?
LiteSpeed Cache has 7.0M+ active installations while Nofollow for external link has 10K+. LiteSpeed Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — LiteSpeed Cache or Nofollow for external link?
LiteSpeed Cache has a 4.8/5 rating from 2,726 reviews, while Nofollow for external link has a 3.8/5 rating from 36 reviews.
Are LiteSpeed Cache and Nofollow for external link free?
LiteSpeed Cache is free and Nofollow for external link is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — LiteSpeed Cache or Nofollow for external link?
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 Nofollow for external link was last updated 1 year ago.

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