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WP Super Cache vs Autoptimize (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
Autoptimize

Autoptimize

4.7(1,424)

900K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View Autoptimize

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Autoptimize has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 1,424 reviews) while WP Super Cache leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 900K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Super Cache has accumulated 62M+ total downloads while Autoptimize has 43M+. WP Super Cache has a higher support resolution rate (71% vs 40%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5WP Super Cache
►
Autoptimize4.7/5
Total Reviews
1,341WP Super Cache
►
Autoptimize1,424
Active Installs
1.0M+WP Super Cache
◄
Autoptimize900K+
Total Downloads
62M+WP Super Cache
◄
Autoptimize43M+
Support Resolution
71%WP Super Cache
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Autoptimize40%
Last Updated
4 months agoWP Super Cache
►
Autoptimize3 weeks ago
First Released
2007WP Super Cache
Autoptimize2009
Age
19 yearsWP Super Cache
Autoptimize17 years
WP Requires
6.7+WP Super Cache
Autoptimize5.3+
PHP Requires
7.2+WP Super Cache
Autoptimize7.1+
Business Model
FreeWP Super Cache
AutoptimizeFree
Latest Version
3.0.3WP Super Cache
Autoptimize3.1.15

Rating Breakdown

WP Super Cache

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

Autoptimize

4.7/5(1,424 reviews)
5
90%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
5%

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

Autoptimize Reviews

by uniqf0x

avoid

causes critical error, also no way to deactivate or remove without it crippling my wp site. don’t use it.

by kkrajk

Injects Malware.

Not one but this happened twice in about 6 months across 2 sites. This topic was modified 1 week, 6 days ago by kkrajk.

by davo342

Mala idea adquirir la versión PRO

Pague la versión PRO, y realmente fue un desastre, mi web tuvo constantes caídas, excesiva cantidad de cache, problemas con el CSS, realmente fue una perdida de dinero en el Plugin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Super Cache or Autoptimize more popular?
WP Super Cache has 1.0M+ active installations while Autoptimize has 900K+. WP Super Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Super Cache or Autoptimize?
WP Super Cache has a 4.3/5 rating from 1,341 reviews, while Autoptimize has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,424 reviews.
Are WP Super Cache and Autoptimize free?
WP Super Cache is free and Autoptimize is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Super Cache or Autoptimize?
As of April 2026, WP Super Cache has a 71% support resolution rate while Autoptimize has a 40% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
WP Super Cache was last updated 4 months ago and Autoptimize was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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