Varnish WordPress vs Smart Varnish (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Smart Varnish has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Varnish WordPress leads in active installations (70 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Varnish WordPress has accumulated 4.5K+ total downloads while Smart Varnish has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Varnish WordPress | Smart Varnish | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 2 |
| Active Installs | 70 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 4.5K+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Age | 13 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.7 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
N/AVarnish WordPress
►Smart Varnish5/5
Total Reviews
0Varnish WordPress
►Smart Varnish2
Active Installs
70Varnish WordPress
◄Smart Varnish10
Total Downloads
4.5K+Varnish WordPress
◄Smart Varnish1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AVarnish WordPress
Smart VarnishN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoVarnish WordPress
◄Smart Varnish9 years ago
First Released
2013Varnish WordPress
Smart Varnish2014
Age
13 yearsVarnish WordPress
Smart Varnish12 years
WP Requires
3.4+Varnish WordPress
Smart Varnish3.5+
PHP Requires
false+Varnish WordPress
Smart Varnishfalse+
Business Model
FreeVarnish WordPress
Smart VarnishFree
Latest Version
1.7Varnish WordPress
Smart Varnish1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
Varnish WordPress
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Smart Varnish
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Varnish WordPress or Smart Varnish more popular?
Varnish WordPress has 70 active installations while Smart Varnish has 10. Varnish WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Varnish WordPress or Smart Varnish?
Varnish WordPress has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Smart Varnish has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Varnish WordPress and Smart Varnish free?
Varnish WordPress is free and Smart Varnish is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Varnish WordPress or Smart Varnish?
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?
Varnish WordPress was last updated 8 years ago and Smart Varnish was last updated 9 years ago.
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