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W3 Total Cache vs Redis Object Cache (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 3 days ago
View W3 Total Cache
VS
Redis Object Cache

Redis Object Cache

4.5(173)

300K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 2 months ago
View Redis Object Cache

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Redis Object Cache has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 173 reviews) while W3 Total Cache leads in active installations (900K+ vs 300K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. W3 Total Cache has accumulated 63M+ total downloads while Redis Object Cache has 16M+. Redis Object Cache has a higher support resolution rate (77% vs 65%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5W3 Total Cache
►
Redis Object Cache4.5/5
Total Reviews
5,416W3 Total Cache
◄
Redis Object Cache173
Active Installs
900K+W3 Total Cache
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Redis Object Cache300K+
Total Downloads
63M+W3 Total Cache
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Redis Object Cache16M+
Support Resolution
65%W3 Total Cache
►
Redis Object Cache77%
Last Updated
3 days agoW3 Total Cache
◄
Redis Object Cache2 months ago
First Released
2009W3 Total Cache
Redis Object Cache2014
Age
17 yearsW3 Total Cache
Redis Object Cache12 years
WP Requires
5.3+W3 Total Cache
Redis Object Cache4.6+
PHP Requires
7.2.5+W3 Total Cache
Redis Object Cache7.2+
Business Model
FreeW3 Total Cache
Redis Object CacheFree + Premium
Latest Version
2.9.4W3 Total Cache
Redis Object Cache2.7.0

Rating Breakdown

W3 Total Cache

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

Redis Object Cache

4.5/5(173 reviews)
5
84%
4
2%
3
2%
2
1%
1
12%

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.

Redis Object Cache Reviews

by Marisa

can recommend this plug-in

I installed Redis Object Cache a couple of days ago and the diagnostics shows me it is saving on a good proportion of MySQL database hits. The author responded quickly to my questions on the suppor

by obbatron

Lack of options and forced adverts

It would be wildy easier to use if it was possible to change the IP. Sometimes you have multiple containers working alongside each other in a complex network. This plugin just defaults to presuming

by alexandershu

10/10

Amazing plugin. But if you are using it on some serious projects don’t forget to disable Redis Cache for your ERP imports/wp cli etc in wp_config.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is W3 Total Cache or Redis Object Cache more popular?
W3 Total Cache has 900K+ active installations while Redis Object Cache has 300K+. W3 Total Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — W3 Total Cache or Redis Object Cache?
W3 Total Cache has a 4.4/5 rating from 5,416 reviews, while Redis Object Cache has a 4.5/5 rating from 173 reviews.
Are W3 Total Cache and Redis Object Cache free?
W3 Total Cache is free and Redis Object Cache is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — W3 Total Cache or Redis Object Cache?
As of April 2026, W3 Total Cache has a 65% support resolution rate while Redis Object Cache has a 77% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
W3 Total Cache was last updated 3 days ago and Redis Object Cache was last updated 2 months ago.

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