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Redis Object Cache vs Simple Cache (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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Simple Cache

Simple Cache

4.2(57)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Redis Object Cache has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 173 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Redis Object Cache has accumulated 16M+ total downloads while Simple Cache has 129K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Redis Object Cache
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Simple Cache4.2/5
Total Reviews
173Redis Object Cache
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Simple Cache57
Active Installs
300K+Redis Object Cache
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Simple Cache1.0K+
Total Downloads
16M+Redis Object Cache
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Simple Cache129K+
Support Resolution
77%Redis Object Cache
Simple CacheN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoRedis Object Cache
◄
Simple Cache4 years ago
First Released
2014Redis Object Cache
Simple Cache2016
Age
12 yearsRedis Object Cache
Simple Cache10 years
WP Requires
4.6+Redis Object Cache
Simple Cache3.9+
PHP Requires
7.2+Redis Object Cache
Simple Cachefalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumRedis Object Cache
Simple CacheFree
Latest Version
2.7.0Redis Object Cache
Simple Cache2.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Redis Object Cache

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

Simple Cache

4.2/5(57 reviews)
5
75%
4
5%
3
0%
2
5%
1
14%

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.

Simple Cache Reviews

by seshelby1

Does what it is suppose to

<p>Love this plugin, I hope it is not a dead plugin</p> This topic was modified 3 years, 3 months ago by seshelby1. This topic was modified 3 years, 3 months ago by seshelby1. This

by Yui

Unresponsive support, persistant bugs

Initially made simple, this plugin has conflicts with anything using object-cache.php drop-in, reported this 8 month ago. Ignored by support. Unusable/Very inconvenient use for my sites.

by Michał

BEST CACHING PLUGIN EVER

I’ve tested many caching plugins and every single one pissed me off. One plugin had to many options to configure, another plugin broke my site, another more needed to buy premium version and pay… I ju

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redis Object Cache or Simple Cache more popular?
Redis Object Cache has 300K+ active installations while Simple Cache has 1.0K+. Redis Object Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redis Object Cache or Simple Cache?
Redis Object Cache has a 4.5/5 rating from 173 reviews, while Simple Cache has a 4.2/5 rating from 57 reviews.
Are Redis Object Cache and Simple Cache free?
Redis Object Cache is free + premium and Simple Cache is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redis Object Cache or Simple Cache?
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?
Redis Object Cache was last updated 2 months ago and Simple Cache was last updated 4 years ago.

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