Redis Object Cache vs Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page… (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
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Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page…

Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page…

4.7(1,487)

80K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 2 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page… has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 1,487 reviews) while Redis Object Cache leads in active installations (300K+ vs 80K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Redis Object Cache has accumulated 16M+ total downloads while Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page… has 5.6M+. Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page… has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 77%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Redis Object Cache
Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page…4.7/5
Total Reviews
173Redis Object Cache
Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page…1,487
Active Installs
300K+Redis Object Cache
Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page…80K+
Total Downloads
16M+Redis Object Cache
Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page…5.6M+
Support Resolution
77%Redis Object Cache
Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page…100%
Last Updated
2 months agoRedis Object Cache
Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page…2 months ago
First Released
2014Redis Object Cache
Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page…2017
Age
12 yearsRedis Object Cache
Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page…9 years
WP Requires
4.6+Redis Object Cache
Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page…6.4+
PHP Requires
7.2+Redis Object Cache
Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page…7.4+
Business Model
Free + PremiumRedis Object Cache
Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page…Free + Premium
Latest Version
2.7.0Redis Object Cache
Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page…3.19.0

Rating Breakdown

Redis Object Cache

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

Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page…

4.7/5(1,487 reviews)
5
89%
4
5%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

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.

Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page… Reviews

by jayq

One of the best tools out there with outstanding support

I use this plugin on nearly every website I manage, with the exception of a few legacy sites I inherited that were already running different solutions. As a long-time PRO user, I am thrilled to recomm

by lustrans

Робота плагіна на сайті з вукомерсом

Плагін працює досить коректно . Помітив приріс швидкості навіть в версії не платній , що свідчить про правильний підхід при розробці плагіна. З часом куплю повну версію , цікаво які побачу показники .

by tanoshiiru

Worst in its class

I installed it on a client’s site a couple of years ago and haven’t touched the site since. Today I needed to move it to a new hosting provider, and every attempt to do something in the admin panel re

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redis Object Cache or Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page… more popular?
Redis Object Cache has 300K+ active installations while Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page… has 80K+. Redis Object Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redis Object Cache or Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page…?
Redis Object Cache has a 4.5/5 rating from 173 reviews, while Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page… has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,487 reviews.
Are Redis Object Cache and Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page… free?
Redis Object Cache is free + premium and Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page… is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redis Object Cache or Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page…?
As of April 2026, Redis Object Cache has a 77% support resolution rate while Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page… has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Redis Object Cache was last updated 2 months ago and Hummingbird Performance – Cache & Page… was last updated 2 months ago.

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