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ManageWP Worker vs WP Super Cache (2026)

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

ManageWP Worker

ManageWP Worker

4.6(677)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View ManageWP Worker
VS
WP Super Cache

WP Super Cache

4.3(1,341)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View WP Super Cache

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, ManageWP Worker has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 677 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 1.0M+). Both are free WordPress plugins. ManageWP Worker has accumulated 27M+ total downloads while WP Super Cache has 62M+. WP Super Cache has a higher support resolution rate (71% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5ManageWP Worker
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WP Super Cache4.3/5
Total Reviews
677ManageWP Worker
►
WP Super Cache1,341
Active Installs
1.0M+ManageWP Worker
WP Super Cache1.0M+
Total Downloads
27M+ManageWP Worker
►
WP Super Cache62M+
Support Resolution
0%ManageWP Worker
►
WP Super Cache71%
Last Updated
2 weeks agoManageWP Worker
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WP Super Cache4 months ago
First Released
2011ManageWP Worker
WP Super Cache2007
Age
15 yearsManageWP Worker
WP Super Cache19 years
WP Requires
3.1+ManageWP Worker
WP Super Cache6.7+
PHP Requires
false+ManageWP Worker
WP Super Cache7.2+
Business Model
FreeManageWP Worker
WP Super CacheFree
Latest Version
4.9.32ManageWP Worker
WP Super Cache3.0.3

Rating Breakdown

ManageWP Worker

4.6/5(677 reviews)
5
89%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
7%

WP Super Cache

4.3/5(1,341 reviews)
5
74%
4
8%
3
4%
2
2%
1
13%

Recent Reviews

ManageWP Worker Reviews

The best–makes site management easy

I have used manage wp for years. It’s never let me down and saved me several times with being able to easily restore backups. Outstanding plugin/service.

by bobbi2

Works Perfect

Connected my site with ManageWP in few seconds. Now updates and monitoring feel much easier. Everything works smooth so far. Saves time managing multiple sites. tnx to the devs.

by anishbiswas

Nice

Very good plugin for backup

WP Super Cache Reviews

by Winston

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by auroramella

Nice Speed Boost

Tried this to improve my site speed and it actually helped. Pages load faster now and setup wasn’t too hard. Settings need a bit understanding at first, but once done it works nicely. pretty useful pl

by bawman

Does not work with Astra Pro’s Color Switcher

Everything seems to work well until I started using Astra Pro’s “Color Switcher” to implement “dark mode.” With “WP Super Cache” activated, my Color Switcher site appears unable to correctly “remember

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ManageWP Worker or WP Super Cache more popular?
ManageWP Worker has 1.0M+ active installations while WP Super Cache has 1.0M+. WP Super Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — ManageWP Worker or WP Super Cache?
ManageWP Worker has a 4.6/5 rating from 677 reviews, while WP Super Cache has a 4.3/5 rating from 1,341 reviews.
Are ManageWP Worker and WP Super Cache free?
ManageWP Worker is free and WP Super Cache is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — ManageWP Worker or WP Super Cache?
As of April 2026, ManageWP Worker has a 0% support resolution rate while WP Super Cache has a 71% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
ManageWP Worker was last updated 2 weeks ago and WP Super Cache was last updated 4 months ago.

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