W3 Total Cache vs Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &… (2026)

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

W3 Total Cache

W3 Total Cache

4.4(5,416)

900K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 days ago
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Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &…

Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &…

4.9(1,897)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 weeks ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &… has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 1,897 reviews) while W3 Total Cache leads in active installations (900K+ vs 100K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. W3 Total Cache has accumulated 63M+ total downloads while Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &… has 2.6M+. Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &… has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 65%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5W3 Total Cache
Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &…4.9/5
Total Reviews
5,416W3 Total Cache
Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &…1,897
Active Installs
900K+W3 Total Cache
Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &…100K+
Total Downloads
63M+W3 Total Cache
Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &…2.6M+
Support Resolution
65%W3 Total Cache
Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &…100%
Last Updated
4 days agoW3 Total Cache
Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &…4 weeks ago
First Released
2009W3 Total Cache
Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &…2015
Age
17 yearsW3 Total Cache
Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &…11 years
WP Requires
5.3+W3 Total Cache
Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &…5.0.0+
PHP Requires
7.2.5+W3 Total Cache
Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &…7.0+
Business Model
FreeW3 Total Cache
Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &…Free
Latest Version
2.9.4W3 Total Cache
Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &…4.0.7

Rating Breakdown

W3 Total Cache

4.4/5(5,416 reviews)
5
75%
4
11%
3
3%
2
2%
1
10%

Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &…

4.9/5(1,897 reviews)
5
96%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%

Recent Reviews

W3 Total Cache Reviews

by weeix

Reliability Concerns After Plugin Update

I’ve been a long-time user of W3 Total Cache and have generally appreciated its performance benefits over the years. However, my recent experience with version 2.9.3 was quite concerning. After upd

by Luca

They delete comments

A serious security issue was discovered in the plugin two weeks ago, leaving it vulnerable. No updated version has been released yet. Worst of all, they’re deleting comments requesting updates on this

by Lenni

Excellent!

It’s powerful on it’s own, and almost mandatory. This topic was modified 1 month, 2 weeks ago by Lenni. This topic was modified 1 month, 2 weeks ago by Lenni.

Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &… Reviews

by odorexorcism

Love it.

Useful and great.

by luming

It’s great

It’s great, very easy to use, and convenient.

by Norm4732

Totally awesome

I truly love it for it simplify and ease of use. Great job guys.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is W3 Total Cache or Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &… more popular?
W3 Total Cache has 900K+ active installations while Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &… has 100K+. W3 Total Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — W3 Total Cache or Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &…?
W3 Total Cache has a 4.4/5 rating from 5,416 reviews, while Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &… has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,897 reviews.
Are W3 Total Cache and Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &… free?
W3 Total Cache is free and Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — W3 Total Cache or Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &…?
As of April 2026, W3 Total Cache has a 65% support resolution rate while Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &… has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
W3 Total Cache was last updated 4 days ago and Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize &… was last updated 4 weeks ago.

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