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Simple Cache vs Update Page Cache (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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Update Page Cache

Update Page Cache

5(1)

70 active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Update Page Cache has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Simple Cache leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Cache has accumulated 129K+ total downloads while Update Page Cache has 2.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Simple Cache
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Update Page Cache5/5
Total Reviews
57Simple Cache
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Update Page Cache1
Active Installs
1.0K+Simple Cache
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Update Page Cache70
Total Downloads
129K+Simple Cache
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Update Page Cache2.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Cache
Update Page CacheN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoSimple Cache
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Update Page Cache3 months ago
First Released
2016Simple Cache
Update Page Cache2020
Age
10 yearsSimple Cache
Update Page Cache6 years
WP Requires
3.9+Simple Cache
Update Page Cache4.6+
PHP Requires
false+Simple Cache
Update Page Cache5.6+
Business Model
FreeSimple Cache
Update Page CacheFree
Latest Version
2.0.0Simple Cache
Update Page Cache0.0.5

Rating Breakdown

Simple Cache

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

Update Page Cache

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

Update Page Cache Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Cache or Update Page Cache more popular?
Simple Cache has 1.0K+ active installations while Update Page Cache has 70. Simple Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Cache or Update Page Cache?
Simple Cache has a 4.2/5 rating from 57 reviews, while Update Page Cache has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Simple Cache and Update Page Cache free?
Simple Cache is free and Update Page Cache is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Cache or Update Page Cache?
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 Update Page Cache was last updated 3 months ago.

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