ezCache vs Pantheon HUD (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Pantheon HUD has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while ezCache leads in active installations (10K+ vs 900). Both are free WordPress plugins. ezCache has accumulated 114K+ total downloads while Pantheon HUD has 71K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | ezCache | Pantheon HUD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 900 |
| Total Downloads | 114K+ | ◄ | 71K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 months ago | ► | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2016 | |
| Age | 7 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.6 | 0.4.5 |
Rating Breakdown
ezCache
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
ezCache Reviews
Speed was great but it broke part of JS
After a while with the plugin we found out that some of the website JS wasn’t loaded in some cases (mobile, incognito modes), and so we lost many funcionalities without being aware of that 🙁 Except f
Almost perfect solution
I was pleasently surprised with EZCache potential because I didnt expect much but than I noticed huge difference with website loading and it was much faster than most of cache plugins. EZCache has hug
Excellent Freemium Caching Solution
Just installed it and it’s definitely useful, as it seems to be better than most other free caching plugins and performs even on the same level and with a similar functionality as the premium WP-Rocke
Pantheon HUD Reviews
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