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Simple Cache vs Debug Bar Cache Lookup (2026)

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

Simple Cache

Simple Cache

4.2(57)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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VS
Debug Bar Cache Lookup

Debug Bar Cache Lookup

3(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Cache has a higher user rating (4.2/5 from 57 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Cache has accumulated 129K+ total downloads while Debug Bar Cache Lookup has 5.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Simple Cache
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Debug Bar Cache Lookup3/5
Total Reviews
57Simple Cache
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Debug Bar Cache Lookup1
Active Installs
1.0K+Simple Cache
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Debug Bar Cache Lookup10
Total Downloads
129K+Simple Cache
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Debug Bar Cache Lookup5.5K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Cache
Debug Bar Cache LookupN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoSimple Cache
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Debug Bar Cache Lookup9 years ago
First Released
2016Simple Cache
Debug Bar Cache Lookup2015
Age
10 yearsSimple Cache
Debug Bar Cache Lookup11 years
WP Requires
3.9+Simple Cache
Debug Bar Cache Lookup3.9+
PHP Requires
false+Simple Cache
Debug Bar Cache Lookupfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Cache
Debug Bar Cache LookupFree
Latest Version
2.0.0Simple Cache
Debug Bar Cache Lookup0.1.1

Rating Breakdown

Simple Cache

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

Debug Bar Cache Lookup

3/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
100%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

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

Debug Bar Cache Lookup Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Cache or Debug Bar Cache Lookup more popular?
Simple Cache has 1.0K+ active installations while Debug Bar Cache Lookup has 10. Simple Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Cache or Debug Bar Cache Lookup?
Simple Cache has a 4.2/5 rating from 57 reviews, while Debug Bar Cache Lookup has a 3/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Simple Cache and Debug Bar Cache Lookup free?
Simple Cache is free and Debug Bar Cache Lookup is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Cache or Debug Bar Cache Lookup?
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?
Simple Cache was last updated 4 years ago and Debug Bar Cache Lookup was last updated 9 years ago.

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