WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… vs W3 Total 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 900K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… has accumulated 63M+ total downloads while W3 Total Cache has 63M+. W3 Total Cache has a higher support resolution rate (65% vs 30%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… | W3 Total Cache | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4,208 | ► | 5,416 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 900K+ |
| Total Downloads | 63M+ | ◄ | 63M+ |
| Support Resolution | 30% | ► | 65% |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ► | 4 days ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2009 | |
| Age | 13 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 5.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.2.5+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.6 | 2.9.4 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
W3 Total Cache
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… averaged approximately 6,194 daily downloads while W3 Total Cache averaged 39,671.
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
W3 Total Cache Reviews
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
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
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