SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… vs Rackspace CDN (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 5 days ago
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VS
Rackspace CDN

Rackspace CDN

4.6(10)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Rackspace CDN has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 10 reviews) while SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… leads in active installations (600K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… has accumulated 4.1M+ total downloads while Rackspace CDN has 7.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Rackspace CDN4.6/5
Total Reviews
28SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Rackspace CDN10
Active Installs
600K+SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Rackspace CDN10
Total Downloads
4.1M+SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Rackspace CDN7.1K+
Support Resolution
0%SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Rackspace CDNN/A
Last Updated
5 days agoSpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Rackspace CDN11 years ago
First Released
2023SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Rackspace CDN2014
Age
3 yearsSpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Rackspace CDN12 years
WP Requires
4.7+SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Rackspace CDN3.8.1+
PHP Requires
7.0+SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Rackspace CDNfalse+
Business Model
FreeSpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Rackspace CDNFree
Latest Version
1.3.9SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Rackspace CDN1.3.1

Rating Breakdown

SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…

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

Rackspace CDN

4.6/5(10 reviews)
5
90%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
10%

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

Rackspace CDN Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… or Rackspace CDN more popular?
SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… has 600K+ active installations while Rackspace CDN has 10. SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… or Rackspace CDN?
SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… has a 4.5/5 rating from 28 reviews, while Rackspace CDN has a 4.6/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… and Rackspace CDN free?
SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… is free and Rackspace CDN is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… or Rackspace CDN?
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 5 days ago and Rackspace CDN was last updated 11 years ago.

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