WP Redis vs Simple Cache (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
Simple Cache

Simple Cache

4.2(57)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View Simple Cache

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 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Redis has accumulated 966K+ total downloads while Simple Cache has 129K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5WP Redis
Simple Cache4.2/5
Total Reviews
20WP Redis
Simple Cache57
Active Installs
10K+WP Redis
Simple Cache1.0K+
Total Downloads
966K+WP Redis
Simple Cache129K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Redis
Simple CacheN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoWP Redis
Simple Cache4 years ago
First Released
2014WP Redis
Simple Cache2016
Age
12 yearsWP Redis
Simple Cache10 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+WP Redis
Simple Cache3.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Redis
Simple Cachefalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Redis
Simple CacheFree
Latest Version
1.4.7WP Redis
Simple Cache2.0.0

Rating Breakdown

WP Redis

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

Simple Cache

4.2/5(57 reviews)
5
75%
4
5%
3
0%
2
5%
1
14%

Recent Reviews

WP Redis Reviews

by dashary

Bagus

Like

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

Simple Cache Reviews

by seshelby1

Does what it is suppose to

<p>Love this plugin, I hope it is not a dead plugin</p> This topic was modified 3 years, 3 months ago by seshelby1. This topic was modified 3 years, 3 months ago by seshelby1. This

by Yui

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.

by Michał

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Redis or Simple Cache more popular?
WP Redis has 10K+ active installations while Simple Cache has 1.0K+. WP Redis is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Redis or Simple Cache?
WP Redis has a 4.7/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Simple Cache has a 4.2/5 rating from 57 reviews.
Are WP Redis and Simple Cache free?
WP Redis is free and Simple Cache is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Redis or Simple Cache?
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 Simple Cache was last updated 4 years ago.

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