WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… vs Simple Cache (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
1.0M+ active installs
Free
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 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… has accumulated 63M+ total downloads while Simple Cache has 129K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… | Simple Cache | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4,208 | ◄ | 57 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 63M+ | ◄ | 129K+ |
| Support Resolution | 22% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2016 | |
| Age | 13 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 3.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.6 | 2.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… averaged approximately 5,994 daily downloads while Simple Cache averaged 6.
Recent Reviews
WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… Reviews
One of the best cache managers currently available
One of the best cache managers currently available, with the most flexible configuration. Highly recommended.
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
Awesome Program
Really nice program
Simple Cache Reviews
Does what it is suppose to
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Unresponsive support, persistant bugs
Initially made simple, this plugin has conflicts with anything using object-cache.php drop-in, reported this 8 month ago. Ignored by support. Unusable/Very inconvenient use for my sites.
BEST CACHING PLUGIN EVER
I’ve tested many caching plugins and every single one pissed me off. One plugin had to many options to configure, another plugin broke my site, another more needed to buy premium version and pay… I ju
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