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Redis Object Cache vs WP Redis (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
WP Redis

WP Redis

4.7(20)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View WP Redis

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Redis has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 20 reviews) while Redis Object Cache leads in active installations (300K+ vs 10K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Redis Object Cache has accumulated 16M+ total downloads while WP Redis has 966K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Redis Object Cache
►
WP Redis4.7/5
Total Reviews
173Redis Object Cache
◄
WP Redis20
Active Installs
300K+Redis Object Cache
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WP Redis10K+
Total Downloads
16M+Redis Object Cache
◄
WP Redis966K+
Support Resolution
77%Redis Object Cache
WP RedisN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoRedis Object Cache
◄
WP Redis3 months ago
First Released
2014Redis Object Cache
WP Redis2014
Age
12 yearsRedis Object Cache
WP Redis12 years
WP Requires
4.6+Redis Object Cache
WP Redis3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+Redis Object Cache
WP Redis7.4+
Business Model
Free + PremiumRedis Object Cache
WP RedisFree
Latest Version
2.7.0Redis Object Cache
WP Redis1.4.7

Rating Breakdown

Redis Object Cache

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

WP Redis

4.7/5(20 reviews)
5
85%
4
5%
3
5%
2
0%
1
5%

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.

WP Redis Reviews

by dashary

Bagus

Like

by mandrael

Best most lightweight Redis option for WordPress

Great free Redis plugin which even does not need to be kept installed. Just install and copy object-cache.php to wp-content. Then add a wp-config setting (after installing redis on your server) and yo

by Jeremy

Good but requires expert install

Great plugin. I’m evaluating it now as a backend Redis cache. However, installation was not straightforward or clear. I wish it was automatic. However, the manual install requires copying a file manua

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redis Object Cache or WP Redis more popular?
Redis Object Cache has 300K+ active installations while WP Redis has 10K+. Redis Object Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redis Object Cache or WP Redis?
Redis Object Cache has a 4.5/5 rating from 173 reviews, while WP Redis has a 4.7/5 rating from 20 reviews.
Are Redis Object Cache and WP Redis free?
Redis Object Cache is free + premium and WP Redis is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redis Object Cache or WP Redis?
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 WP Redis was last updated 3 months ago.

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