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WP Redis vs QuantumCache (2026)

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

WP Redis

WP Redis

4.7(20)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View WP Redis
VS
QuantumCache

QuantumCache

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 2 days ago
View QuantumCache

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Redis has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 20 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Redis has accumulated 966K+ total downloads while QuantumCache has 217.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5WP Redis
◄
QuantumCacheN/A
Total Reviews
20WP Redis
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QuantumCache0
Active Installs
10K+WP Redis
◄
QuantumCache0
Total Downloads
966K+WP Redis
◄
QuantumCache217
Support Resolution
N/AWP Redis
QuantumCache0%
Last Updated
3 months agoWP Redis
►
QuantumCache2 days ago
First Released
2014WP Redis
QuantumCache2026
Age
12 yearsWP Redis
QuantumCache3 months
WP Requires
3.0.1+WP Redis
QuantumCache6.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Redis
QuantumCache8.0+
Business Model
FreeWP Redis
QuantumCacheFree
Latest Version
1.4.7WP Redis
QuantumCache0.1.7

Rating Breakdown

WP Redis

4.7/5(20 reviews)
5
85%
4
5%
3
5%
2
0%
1
5%

QuantumCache

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

Recent Reviews

WP Redis Reviews

by dashary

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by mandrael

Best most lightweight Redis option for WordPress

Great free Redis plugin which even does not need to be kept installed. Just install and copy object-cache.php to wp-content. Then add a wp-config setting (after installing redis on your server) and yo

by Jeremy

Good but requires expert install

Great plugin. I’m evaluating it now as a backend Redis cache. However, installation was not straightforward or clear. I wish it was automatic. However, the manual install requires copying a file manua

QuantumCache Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Redis or QuantumCache more popular?
WP Redis has 10K+ active installations while QuantumCache has 0. WP Redis is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Redis or QuantumCache?
WP Redis has a 4.7/5 rating from 20 reviews, while QuantumCache has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Redis and QuantumCache free?
WP Redis is free and QuantumCache is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Redis or QuantumCache?
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 Redis was last updated 3 months ago and QuantumCache was last updated 2 days ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.