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SQLite Object Cache vs atec Cache APCu (2026)

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

SQLite Object Cache

SQLite Object Cache

5(49)

9.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View SQLite Object Cache
VS
atec Cache APCu

atec Cache APCu

4.9(19)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View atec Cache APCu

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, SQLite Object Cache has a higher user rating (5/5 from 49 reviews) and leads in active installations (9.0K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. SQLite Object Cache has accumulated 115K+ total downloads while atec Cache APCu has 87K+. atec Cache APCu has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 75%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5SQLite Object Cache
◄
atec Cache APCu4.9/5
Total Reviews
49SQLite Object Cache
◄
atec Cache APCu19
Active Installs
9.0K+SQLite Object Cache
◄
atec Cache APCu3.0K+
Total Downloads
115K+SQLite Object Cache
◄
atec Cache APCu87K+
Support Resolution
75%SQLite Object Cache
►
atec Cache APCu100%
Last Updated
1 week agoSQLite Object Cache
►
atec Cache APCu1 week ago
First Released
2022SQLite Object Cache
atec Cache APCu2023
Age
4 yearsSQLite Object Cache
atec Cache APCu3 years
WP Requires
5.5+SQLite Object Cache
atec Cache APCu4.9+
PHP Requires
5.6+SQLite Object Cache
atec Cache APCu7.4+
Business Model
FreeSQLite Object Cache
atec Cache APCuFree
Latest Version
1.6.3SQLite Object Cache
atec Cache APCu2.3.71

Rating Breakdown

SQLite Object Cache

5/5(49 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

atec Cache APCu

4.9/5(19 reviews)
5
95%
4
0%
3
5%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

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.

atec Cache APCu Reviews

by eragonsoftware

Best Object Cache so far!

Thank you for this great plugin, so far, the best object cache for wordpress and woocommerce.

by cwrksr

No difference to opcache

But since it seems to be more active ive switched. i couldnt really find any benefit, maybe a little bit slower 0,2s…? Nice UI. But please, make that “auto deactivate page cache” more obvios i

by fesarlis

Great

Great plugin and the only one around.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SQLite Object Cache or atec Cache APCu more popular?
SQLite Object Cache has 9.0K+ active installations while atec Cache APCu has 3.0K+. SQLite Object Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SQLite Object Cache or atec Cache APCu?
SQLite Object Cache has a 5/5 rating from 49 reviews, while atec Cache APCu has a 4.9/5 rating from 19 reviews.
Are SQLite Object Cache and atec Cache APCu free?
SQLite Object Cache is free and atec Cache APCu is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SQLite Object Cache or atec Cache APCu?
As of April 2026, SQLite Object Cache has a 75% support resolution rate while atec Cache APCu has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
SQLite Object Cache was last updated 1 week ago and atec Cache APCu was last updated 1 week ago.

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