WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… vs Native Performance (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
Native Performance

Native Performance

5(2)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View Native Performance

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Native Performance has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… has accumulated 63M+ total downloads while Native Performance has 3.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Native Performance5/5
Total Reviews
4,208WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Native Performance2
Active Installs
1.0M+WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Native Performance10
Total Downloads
63M+WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Native Performance3.4K+
Support Resolution
22%WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Native PerformanceN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoWP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Native Performance11 months ago
First Released
2013WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Native Performance2017
Age
13 yearsWP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Native Performance9 years
WP Requires
5.3+WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Native Performance4.0+
PHP Requires
false+WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Native Performance5.0+
Business Model
FreeWP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Native PerformanceFree
Latest Version
1.4.6WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
Native Performance1.2.10

Rating Breakdown

WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…

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

Native Performance

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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

Native Performance Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… or Native Performance more popular?
WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… has 1.0M+ active installations while Native Performance has 10. 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 Native Performance?
WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… has a 4.9/5 rating from 4,208 reviews, while Native Performance has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… and Native Performance free?
WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… is free and Native Performance is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… or Native Performance?
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?
WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… was last updated 1 month ago and Native Performance was last updated 11 months ago.

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