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W3 Total Cache vs WP-Sweep (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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WP-Sweep

WP-Sweep

4.7(138)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View WP-Sweep

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP-Sweep has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 138 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 WP-Sweep has 1.8M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5W3 Total Cache
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WP-Sweep4.7/5
Total Reviews
5,416W3 Total Cache
◄
WP-Sweep138
Active Installs
900K+W3 Total Cache
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WP-Sweep100K+
Total Downloads
63M+W3 Total Cache
◄
WP-Sweep1.8M+
Support Resolution
67%W3 Total Cache
WP-SweepN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoW3 Total Cache
◄
WP-Sweep11 months ago
First Released
2009W3 Total Cache
WP-Sweep2015
Age
17 yearsW3 Total Cache
WP-Sweep11 years
WP Requires
5.3+W3 Total Cache
WP-Sweep4.6+
PHP Requires
7.2.5+W3 Total Cache
WP-Sweepfalse+
Business Model
FreeW3 Total Cache
WP-SweepFree
Latest Version
2.9.4W3 Total Cache
WP-Sweep1.1.8

Rating Breakdown

W3 Total Cache

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

WP-Sweep

4.7/5(138 reviews)
5
91%
4
1%
3
1%
2
1%
1
7%

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.

WP-Sweep Reviews

by oriander

removes error 500

great plugin. helped to remove error 500! thanks for making it.

by Amine

Thanks a lot

Thanks a lot for this useful plugin.

by Thierry Laval

Très bon travail

Merci beaucoup pour ce travail et le partage. Ce plugins fonctionne très bien.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is W3 Total Cache or WP-Sweep more popular?
W3 Total Cache has 900K+ active installations while WP-Sweep has 100K+. W3 Total Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — W3 Total Cache or WP-Sweep?
W3 Total Cache has a 4.4/5 rating from 5,416 reviews, while WP-Sweep has a 4.7/5 rating from 138 reviews.
Are W3 Total Cache and WP-Sweep free?
W3 Total Cache is free and WP-Sweep is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — W3 Total Cache or WP-Sweep?
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?
W3 Total Cache was last updated 4 days ago and WP-Sweep was last updated 11 months ago.

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