WP Super Cache vs F12 Profiler (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
F12 Profiler

F12 Profiler

4(6)

500 active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View F12 Profiler

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Super Cache has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 1,341 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 500). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Super Cache has accumulated 62M+ total downloads while F12 Profiler has 46K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5WP Super Cache
F12 Profiler4/5
Total Reviews
1,341WP Super Cache
F12 Profiler6
Active Installs
1.0M+WP Super Cache
F12 Profiler500
Total Downloads
62M+WP Super Cache
F12 Profiler46K+
Support Resolution
67%WP Super Cache
F12 ProfilerN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoWP Super Cache
F12 Profiler1 month ago
First Released
2007WP Super Cache
F12 Profiler2019
Age
19 yearsWP Super Cache
F12 Profiler7 years
WP Requires
6.7+WP Super Cache
F12 Profiler6.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+WP Super Cache
F12 Profiler8.0+
Business Model
FreeWP Super Cache
F12 ProfilerFree
Latest Version
3.0.3WP Super Cache
F12 Profiler2.1.0

Rating Breakdown

WP Super Cache

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

F12 Profiler

4/5(6 reviews)
5
50%
4
33%
3
0%
2
0%
1
17%

Recent Reviews

WP Super Cache Reviews

by Winston

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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

F12 Profiler Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Super Cache or F12 Profiler more popular?
WP Super Cache has 1.0M+ active installations while F12 Profiler has 500. WP Super Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Super Cache or F12 Profiler?
WP Super Cache has a 4.3/5 rating from 1,341 reviews, while F12 Profiler has a 4/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are WP Super Cache and F12 Profiler free?
WP Super Cache is free and F12 Profiler is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Super Cache or F12 Profiler?
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 F12 Profiler was last updated 1 month ago.

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