WP Redis vs SQLite Object 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
SQLite Object Cache

SQLite Object Cache

5(49)

9.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View SQLite Object Cache

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, SQLite Object Cache has a higher user rating (5/5 from 49 reviews) while WP Redis leads in active installations (10K+ vs 9.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Redis has accumulated 966K+ total downloads while SQLite Object Cache has 115K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5WP Redis
SQLite Object Cache5/5
Total Reviews
20WP Redis
SQLite Object Cache49
Active Installs
10K+WP Redis
SQLite Object Cache9.0K+
Total Downloads
966K+WP Redis
SQLite Object Cache115K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Redis
SQLite Object Cache75%
Last Updated
3 months agoWP Redis
SQLite Object Cache1 week ago
First Released
2014WP Redis
SQLite Object Cache2022
Age
12 yearsWP Redis
SQLite Object Cache4 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+WP Redis
SQLite Object Cache5.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Redis
SQLite Object Cache5.6+
Business Model
FreeWP Redis
SQLite Object CacheFree
Latest Version
1.4.7WP Redis
SQLite Object Cache1.6.3

Rating Breakdown

WP Redis

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

SQLite Object Cache

5/5(49 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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

SQLite Object Cache Reviews

by Jerry

the speed became extremely fast

My web hosting service supports it; after installing and enabling the plugin, the speed became extremely fast. Thank you. ex: WooCommerce shop.

by azzitude

Works Great

Make sure you have APCu User Cache and igbinary on your server / host for the bestest outta this

by Andrew

Perfect!

Thank you for creating this plugin, easy install, back-end of WP is noticeably faster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Redis or SQLite Object Cache more popular?
WP Redis has 10K+ active installations while SQLite Object Cache has 9.0K+. WP Redis is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Redis or SQLite Object Cache?
WP Redis has a 4.7/5 rating from 20 reviews, while SQLite Object Cache has a 5/5 rating from 49 reviews.
Are WP Redis and SQLite Object Cache free?
WP Redis is free and SQLite Object Cache is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Redis or SQLite Object 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 SQLite Object Cache was last updated 1 week ago.

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