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WP Super Cache vs WP Redis (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
WP Redis

WP Redis

4.7(20)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View WP Redis

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Redis has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 20 reviews) while WP Super Cache leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Super Cache has accumulated 62M+ total downloads while WP Redis has 966K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5WP Super Cache
►
WP Redis4.7/5
Total Reviews
1,341WP Super Cache
◄
WP Redis20
Active Installs
1.0M+WP Super Cache
◄
WP Redis10K+
Total Downloads
62M+WP Super Cache
◄
WP Redis966K+
Support Resolution
67%WP Super Cache
WP RedisN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoWP Super Cache
►
WP Redis3 months ago
First Released
2007WP Super Cache
WP Redis2014
Age
19 yearsWP Super Cache
WP Redis12 years
WP Requires
6.7+WP Super Cache
WP Redis3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+WP Super Cache
WP Redis7.4+
Business Model
FreeWP Super Cache
WP RedisFree
Latest Version
3.0.3WP Super Cache
WP Redis1.4.7

Rating Breakdown

WP Super Cache

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

WP Redis

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

Recent Reviews

WP Super Cache Reviews

by Winston

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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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Super Cache or WP Redis more popular?
WP Super Cache has 1.0M+ active installations while WP Redis has 10K+. WP Super Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Super Cache or WP Redis?
WP Super Cache has a 4.3/5 rating from 1,341 reviews, while WP Redis has a 4.7/5 rating from 20 reviews.
Are WP Super Cache and WP Redis free?
WP Super Cache is free and WP Redis is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Super Cache or WP Redis?
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 WP Redis was last updated 3 months ago.

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