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Redis Object Cache vs SQLite Object 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
View Redis Object Cache
VS
SQLite Object Cache

SQLite Object Cache

5(49)

9.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View SQLite Object Cache

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, SQLite Object Cache has a higher user rating (5/5 from 49 reviews) while Redis Object Cache leads in active installations (300K+ vs 9.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Redis Object Cache has accumulated 16M+ total downloads while SQLite Object Cache has 115K+. Redis Object Cache has a higher support resolution rate (77% vs 75%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Redis Object Cache
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SQLite Object Cache5/5
Total Reviews
173Redis Object Cache
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SQLite Object Cache49
Active Installs
300K+Redis Object Cache
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SQLite Object Cache9.0K+
Total Downloads
16M+Redis Object Cache
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SQLite Object Cache115K+
Support Resolution
77%Redis Object Cache
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SQLite Object Cache75%
Last Updated
2 months agoRedis Object Cache
►
SQLite Object Cache1 week ago
First Released
2014Redis Object Cache
SQLite Object Cache2022
Age
12 yearsRedis Object Cache
SQLite Object Cache4 years
WP Requires
4.6+Redis Object Cache
SQLite Object Cache5.5+
PHP Requires
7.2+Redis Object Cache
SQLite Object Cache5.6+
Business Model
Free + PremiumRedis Object Cache
SQLite Object CacheFree
Latest Version
2.7.0Redis Object Cache
SQLite Object Cache1.6.3

Rating Breakdown

Redis Object Cache

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

SQLite Object Cache

5/5(49 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
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.

SQLite Object Cache Reviews

by Jerry

the speed became extremely fast

My web hosting service supports it; after installing and enabling the plugin, the speed became extremely fast. Thank you. ex: WooCommerce shop.

by azzitude

Works Great

Make sure you have APCu User Cache and igbinary on your server / host for the bestest outta this

by Andrew

Perfect!

Thank you for creating this plugin, easy install, back-end of WP is noticeably faster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redis Object Cache or SQLite Object Cache more popular?
Redis Object Cache has 300K+ active installations while SQLite Object Cache has 9.0K+. Redis Object Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redis Object Cache or SQLite Object Cache?
Redis Object Cache has a 4.5/5 rating from 173 reviews, while SQLite Object Cache has a 5/5 rating from 49 reviews.
Are Redis Object Cache and SQLite Object Cache free?
Redis Object Cache is free + premium and SQLite Object Cache is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redis Object Cache or SQLite Object Cache?
As of April 2026, Redis Object Cache has a 77% support resolution rate while SQLite Object Cache has a 75% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Redis Object Cache was last updated 2 months ago and SQLite Object Cache was last updated 1 week ago.

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