WP Super Cache vs SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
600K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 28 reviews) while WP Super Cache leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 600K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Super Cache has accumulated 62M+ total downloads while SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… has 4.1M+. WP Super Cache has a higher support resolution rate (71% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Super Cache | SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ► | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,341 | ◄ | 28 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 600K+ |
| Total Downloads | 62M+ | ◄ | 4.1M+ |
| Support Resolution | 71% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 4 days ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2023 | |
| Age | 19 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.7+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.3 | 1.3.9 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Super Cache
SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Super Cache averaged approximately 6,587 daily downloads while SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… averaged 8,029.
Recent Reviews
WP Super Cache Reviews
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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
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
SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization… Reviews
I am not satisfy because major options are in pro version
There are many best cache plugins much more than the speedycache
Very nice solution
Your CSS and JS optimization plugin helped me increase my PageSpeed score by 20+ points. The interface is intuitive, and the lazy load option works beautifully with my theme.
Accessible directories – Can become a security risk?
Is it possible to protect somehow the direct access of the directories from which the cache is served? I was checking the logs and it seams like a tap was open and a lot of IPs targeting source fil
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