Widget Output Cache vs Output Optimizer (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Widget Output Cache has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Widget Output Cache has accumulated 15K+ total downloads while Output Optimizer has 2.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Widget Output Cache | Output Optimizer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 15K+ | ◄ | 2.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Age | 13 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 3.3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.5.2 | 1.2.1 |
Rating
4.9/5Widget Output Cache
◄Output OptimizerN/A
Total Reviews
7Widget Output Cache
◄Output Optimizer0
Active Installs
200Widget Output Cache
◄Output Optimizer10
Total Downloads
15K+Widget Output Cache
◄Output Optimizer2.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AWidget Output Cache
Output OptimizerN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoWidget Output Cache
◄Output Optimizer13 years ago
First Released
2013Widget Output Cache
Output Optimizer2012
Age
13 yearsWidget Output Cache
Output Optimizer14 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Widget Output Cache
Output Optimizer3.3.1+
PHP Requires
false+Widget Output Cache
Output Optimizerfalse+
Business Model
FreeWidget Output Cache
Output OptimizerFree
Latest Version
0.5.2Widget Output Cache
Output Optimizer1.2.1
Rating Breakdown
Widget Output Cache
4.9/5(7 reviews)
5
86%
4
14%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Output Optimizer
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Widget Output Cache or Output Optimizer more popular?
Widget Output Cache has 200 active installations while Output Optimizer has 10. Widget Output Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Widget Output Cache or Output Optimizer?
Widget Output Cache has a 4.9/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Output Optimizer has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Widget Output Cache and Output Optimizer free?
Widget Output Cache is free and Output Optimizer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Widget Output Cache or Output Optimizer?
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?
Widget Output Cache was last updated 2 years ago and Output Optimizer was last updated 13 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.