WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… vs Autoptimize (2026)

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

WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…

WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…

4.9(4,208)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
VS
Autoptimize

Autoptimize

4.7(1,424)

900K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View Autoptimize

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 4,208 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 900K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… has accumulated 63M+ total downloads while Autoptimize has 43M+. Autoptimize has a higher support resolution rate (40% vs 30%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Autoptimize4.7/5
Total Reviews
4,208WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Autoptimize1,424
Active Installs
1.0M+WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Autoptimize900K+
Total Downloads
63M+WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Autoptimize43M+
Support Resolution
30%WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Autoptimize40%
Last Updated
1 month agoWP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Autoptimize3 weeks ago
First Released
2013WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Autoptimize2009
Age
13 yearsWP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Autoptimize17 years
WP Requires
5.3+WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Autoptimize5.3+
PHP Requires
false+WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Autoptimize7.1+
Business Model
FreeWP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
AutoptimizeFree
Latest Version
1.4.6WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Autoptimize3.1.15

Rating Breakdown

WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…

4.9/5(4,208 reviews)
5
95%
4
1%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%

Autoptimize

4.7/5(1,424 reviews)
5
90%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
5%

Recent Reviews

WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… Reviews

by jesusarb

One of the best cache managers currently available

One of the best cache managers currently available, with the most flexible configuration. Highly recommended.

by shaylee20

Fast & Easy

Started using WP Fastest Cache on my site and noticed speed improved pretty quickly. The setup was simple, just a few clicks and done. Runs smoothly so far without issues. Pretty solid caching plugin

by mikecarr360

Awesome Program

Really nice program

Autoptimize Reviews

by uniqf0x

avoid

causes critical error, also no way to deactivate or remove without it crippling my wp site. don’t use it.

by kkrajk

Injects Malware.

Not one but this happened twice in about 6 months across 2 sites. This topic was modified 1 week, 6 days ago by kkrajk.

by davo342

Mala idea adquirir la versión PRO

Pague la versión PRO, y realmente fue un desastre, mi web tuvo constantes caídas, excesiva cantidad de cache, problemas con el CSS, realmente fue una perdida de dinero en el Plugin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… or Autoptimize more popular?
WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… has 1.0M+ active installations while Autoptimize has 900K+. WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… or Autoptimize?
WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… has a 4.9/5 rating from 4,208 reviews, while Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews.
Are WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… and Autoptimize free?
WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… is free and Autoptimize is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… or Autoptimize?
As of April 2026, WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… has a 30% support resolution rate while Autoptimize has a 40% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… was last updated 1 month ago and Autoptimize was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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