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Redis Object Cache vs atec Cache APCu (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Redis Object Cache

Redis Object Cache

4.5(173)

300K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 2 months ago
View Redis Object Cache
VS
atec Cache APCu

atec Cache APCu

4.9(19)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View atec Cache APCu

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, atec Cache APCu has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 19 reviews) while Redis Object Cache leads in active installations (300K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Redis Object Cache has accumulated 16M+ total downloads while atec Cache APCu has 87K+. atec Cache APCu has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 77%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Redis Object Cache
►
atec Cache APCu4.9/5
Total Reviews
173Redis Object Cache
◄
atec Cache APCu19
Active Installs
300K+Redis Object Cache
◄
atec Cache APCu3.0K+
Total Downloads
16M+Redis Object Cache
◄
atec Cache APCu87K+
Support Resolution
77%Redis Object Cache
►
atec Cache APCu100%
Last Updated
2 months agoRedis Object Cache
►
atec Cache APCu1 week ago
First Released
2014Redis Object Cache
atec Cache APCu2023
Age
12 yearsRedis Object Cache
atec Cache APCu3 years
WP Requires
4.6+Redis Object Cache
atec Cache APCu4.9+
PHP Requires
7.2+Redis Object Cache
atec Cache APCu7.4+
Business Model
Free + PremiumRedis Object Cache
atec Cache APCuFree
Latest Version
2.7.0Redis Object Cache
atec Cache APCu2.3.71

Rating Breakdown

Redis Object Cache

4.5/5(173 reviews)
5
84%
4
2%
3
2%
2
1%
1
12%

atec Cache APCu

4.9/5(19 reviews)
5
95%
4
0%
3
5%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Redis Object Cache Reviews

by Marisa

can recommend this plug-in

I installed Redis Object Cache a couple of days ago and the diagnostics shows me it is saving on a good proportion of MySQL database hits. The author responded quickly to my questions on the suppor

by obbatron

Lack of options and forced adverts

It would be wildy easier to use if it was possible to change the IP. Sometimes you have multiple containers working alongside each other in a complex network. This plugin just defaults to presuming

by alexandershu

10/10

Amazing plugin. But if you are using it on some serious projects don’t forget to disable Redis Cache for your ERP imports/wp cli etc in wp_config.

atec Cache APCu Reviews

by eragonsoftware

Best Object Cache so far!

Thank you for this great plugin, so far, the best object cache for wordpress and woocommerce.

by cwrksr

No difference to opcache

But since it seems to be more active ive switched. i couldnt really find any benefit, maybe a little bit slower 0,2s…? Nice UI. But please, make that “auto deactivate page cache” more obvios i

by fesarlis

Great

Great plugin and the only one around.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redis Object Cache or atec Cache APCu more popular?
Redis Object Cache has 300K+ active installations while atec Cache APCu has 3.0K+. Redis Object Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redis Object Cache or atec Cache APCu?
Redis Object Cache has a 4.5/5 rating from 173 reviews, while atec Cache APCu has a 4.9/5 rating from 19 reviews.
Are Redis Object Cache and atec Cache APCu free?
Redis Object Cache is free + premium and atec Cache APCu is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redis Object Cache or atec Cache APCu?
As of April 2026, Redis Object Cache has a 77% support resolution rate while atec Cache APCu has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Redis Object Cache was last updated 2 months ago and atec Cache APCu was last updated 1 week ago.

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