WP Super Cache vs A Fresher Cache (2026)

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

WP Super Cache

WP Super Cache

4.3(1,341)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View WP Super Cache
VS
A Fresher Cache

A Fresher Cache

5(1)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
View A Fresher Cache

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, A Fresher Cache has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while WP Super Cache leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Super Cache has accumulated 62M+ total downloads while A Fresher Cache has 14K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5WP Super Cache
A Fresher Cache5/5
Total Reviews
1,341WP Super Cache
A Fresher Cache1
Active Installs
1.0M+WP Super Cache
A Fresher Cache20
Total Downloads
62M+WP Super Cache
A Fresher Cache14K+
Support Resolution
67%WP Super Cache
A Fresher CacheN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoWP Super Cache
A Fresher Cache11 years ago
First Released
2007WP Super Cache
A Fresher Cache2012
Age
19 yearsWP Super Cache
A Fresher Cache14 years
WP Requires
6.7+WP Super Cache
A Fresher Cache3.3+
PHP Requires
7.2+WP Super Cache
A Fresher Cachefalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Super Cache
A Fresher CacheFree
Latest Version
3.0.3WP Super Cache
A Fresher Cache0.1.2

Rating Breakdown

WP Super Cache

4.3/5(1,341 reviews)
5
74%
4
8%
3
4%
2
2%
1
13%

A Fresher Cache

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

Recent Reviews

WP Super Cache Reviews

by Winston

ok

ok This topic was modified 3 weeks, 4 days ago by Winston. This topic was modified 3 weeks, 4 days ago by Winston.

by auroramella

Nice Speed Boost

Tried this to improve my site speed and it actually helped. Pages load faster now and setup wasn’t too hard. Settings need a bit understanding at first, but once done it works nicely. pretty useful pl

by bawman

Does not work with Astra Pro’s Color Switcher

Everything seems to work well until I started using Astra Pro’s “Color Switcher” to implement “dark mode.” With “WP Super Cache” activated, my Color Switcher site appears unable to correctly “remember

A Fresher Cache Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Super Cache or A Fresher Cache more popular?
WP Super Cache has 1.0M+ active installations while A Fresher Cache has 20. WP Super Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Super Cache or A Fresher Cache?
WP Super Cache has a 4.3/5 rating from 1,341 reviews, while A Fresher Cache has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP Super Cache and A Fresher Cache free?
WP Super Cache is free and A Fresher Cache is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Super Cache or A Fresher 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 Super Cache was last updated 4 months ago and A Fresher Cache was last updated 11 years ago.

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