LiteSpeed Cache vs Surfer – WordPress Plugin (2026)

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

LiteSpeed Cache

LiteSpeed Cache

4.8(2,726)

7.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 days ago
View LiteSpeed Cache
VS
Surfer – WordPress Plugin

Surfer – WordPress Plugin

4.7(10)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View Surfer – WordPress Plugin

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, LiteSpeed Cache has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 2,726 reviews) and leads in active installations (7.0M+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. LiteSpeed Cache has accumulated 129M+ total downloads while Surfer – WordPress Plugin has 141K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5LiteSpeed Cache
Surfer – WordPress Plugin4.7/5
Total Reviews
2,726LiteSpeed Cache
Surfer – WordPress Plugin10
Active Installs
7.0M+LiteSpeed Cache
Surfer – WordPress Plugin6.0K+
Total Downloads
129M+LiteSpeed Cache
Surfer – WordPress Plugin141K+
Support Resolution
71%LiteSpeed Cache
Surfer – WordPress PluginN/A
Last Updated
3 days agoLiteSpeed Cache
Surfer – WordPress Plugin3 weeks ago
First Released
2016LiteSpeed Cache
Surfer – WordPress Plugin2022
Age
10 yearsLiteSpeed Cache
Surfer – WordPress Plugin4 years
WP Requires
5.3+LiteSpeed Cache
Surfer – WordPress Plugin6.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+LiteSpeed Cache
Surfer – WordPress Plugin7.4+
Business Model
FreeLiteSpeed Cache
Surfer – WordPress PluginFree
Latest Version
7.8.1LiteSpeed Cache
Surfer – WordPress Plugin1.6.8.626

Rating Breakdown

LiteSpeed Cache

4.8/5(2,726 reviews)
5
93%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

Surfer – WordPress Plugin

4.7/5(10 reviews)
5
90%
4
0%
3
0%
2
10%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

LiteSpeed Cache Reviews

by dajuan20

Fast & Smooth

Site speed improved a lot after using this. Easy setup n great caching options. Pages load way faster now. really happy with it tbh 👍

by treeflips

BEST CACHE PLUGIN – enterprise performance, features, reliability

I’ve been using LiteSpeed server for over 10 years, LiteSpeed cache for nearly 10 years (almost since the beginning). They keep developing and innovating, nothing else even comes close.

by unkgraphics

Works great with Hostinger

Works great with Hostinger. I’ve had to toy with a few of the settings to get the optimized results I was looking for but that was easy to do.

Surfer – WordPress Plugin Reviews

by cds71

Conflicts with Elementor

My client had this plugin activated for years, and there was never an issue. However, recently there’s a big Surfer side-window WITHIN Elementor. This is horrible for trying to use the page builder. D

by kevink5156

an honest review

so long story short ive recently started blogging for starting a side husstle and crating a long term buisness and i came across surfer seo from my mentor its a very good app and helps with seo optimi

by marknzw

Awesome tool

This tool is excellent and can simplify your content writing process, aid in content planning, and facilitate keyword research 🙂

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LiteSpeed Cache or Surfer – WordPress Plugin more popular?
LiteSpeed Cache has 7.0M+ active installations while Surfer – WordPress Plugin has 6.0K+. LiteSpeed Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — LiteSpeed Cache or Surfer – WordPress Plugin?
LiteSpeed Cache has a 4.8/5 rating from 2,726 reviews, while Surfer – WordPress Plugin has a 4.7/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are LiteSpeed Cache and Surfer – WordPress Plugin free?
LiteSpeed Cache is free and Surfer – WordPress Plugin is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — LiteSpeed Cache or Surfer – WordPress Plugin?
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?
LiteSpeed Cache was last updated 3 days ago and Surfer – WordPress Plugin was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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