SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… vs Merge + Minify + Refresh (2026)

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

SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…

SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…

4.5(28)

600K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 days ago
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Merge + Minify + Refresh

Merge + Minify + Refresh

4.2(68)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 28 reviews) and leads in active installations (600K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… has accumulated 4.1M+ total downloads while Merge + Minify + Refresh has 443K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Merge + Minify + Refresh4.2/5
Total Reviews
28SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Merge + Minify + Refresh68
Active Installs
600K+SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Merge + Minify + Refresh4.0K+
Total Downloads
4.1M+SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Merge + Minify + Refresh443K+
Support Resolution
0%SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Merge + Minify + RefreshN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoSpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Merge + Minify + Refresh2 months ago
First Released
2023SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Merge + Minify + Refresh2015
Age
3 yearsSpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Merge + Minify + Refresh11 years
WP Requires
4.7+SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Merge + Minify + Refresh6.4.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Merge + Minify + Refresh7.4+
Business Model
FreeSpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Merge + Minify + RefreshFree
Latest Version
1.3.9SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Merge + Minify + Refresh2.15

Rating Breakdown

SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…

4.5/5(28 reviews)
5
82%
4
0%
3
7%
2
4%
1
7%

Merge + Minify + Refresh

4.2/5(68 reviews)
5
74%
4
6%
3
4%
2
1%
1
15%

Recent Reviews

SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… Reviews

by Varun Chengal

I am not satisfy because major options are in pro version

There are many best cache plugins much more than the speedycache

by knealm

Very nice solution

Your CSS and JS optimization plugin helped me increase my PageSpeed score by 20+ points. The interface is intuitive, and the lazy load option works beautifully with my theme.

by Dascent

Accessible directories – Can become a security risk?

Is it possible to protect somehow the direct access of the directories from which the cache is served? I was checking the logs and it seams like a tap was open and a lot of IPs targeting source fil

Merge + Minify + Refresh Reviews

by Marisa

good plugin

I used a website speed test to look at the differences before and after installing this plugin. Of course I waited a while for the merging and minifying to take effect i.e. I visited my website and mo

by thorsenrune

Works with caveats

It seems to me that: * if the CSS files has @includes it will not work. The option to skip CSS seems to be ignored * If the site is password protected (htpasswd protected site) the minifying part will

by Adnan Afzal

Great plugin.

Great plugin. Works as expected. Thank you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… or Merge + Minify + Refresh more popular?
SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… has 600K+ active installations while Merge + Minify + Refresh has 4.0K+. SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… or Merge + Minify + Refresh?
SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… has a 4.5/5 rating from 28 reviews, while Merge + Minify + Refresh has a 4.2/5 rating from 68 reviews.
Are SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… and Merge + Minify + Refresh free?
SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… is free and Merge + Minify + Refresh is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… or Merge + Minify + Refresh?
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?
SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… was last updated 4 days ago and Merge + Minify + Refresh was last updated 2 months ago.

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