WP Super Cache vs Zero Config Performance Optimization (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Zero Config Performance Optimization
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Zero Config Performance Optimization has a higher user rating (5/5 from 35 reviews) while WP Super Cache leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Super Cache has accumulated 62M+ total downloads while Zero Config Performance Optimization has 163K+. WP Super Cache has a higher support resolution rate (67% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Super Cache | Zero Config Performance Optimization | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,341 | ◄ | 35 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 62M+ | ◄ | 163K+ |
| Support Resolution | 67% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 6 days ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2017 | |
| Age | 19 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.7+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.3 | 2.2.2 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Super Cache
Zero Config Performance Optimization
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Super Cache averaged approximately 6,536 daily downloads while Zero Config Performance Optimization averaged 117.
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
Zero Config Performance Optimization Reviews
¡El plugin es excelente y el soporte aún mejor!
Llevo varios años utilizando este súper efectivo plugin (ahora mejorado y actualizado) y otros productos más de este excelente desarrollador, siendo mi experiencia siempre altamente satisfactoria. Lo
Light and useful
Just what you need
Clean
Clean and simple optimizations, really light and great
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