Head-to-head · September 2026
atec Cache APCu vs SQLite Object Cache
SQLite Object Cache comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against atec Cache APCu.
atec Cache APCu
atec Cache APCu provides a drop-in object-cache and optional page cache, built entirely on APCu.
SQLite Object Cache
A persistent object cache helps your site perform well. This one uses the widely available SQLite3 extension…
| Metric | atec Cache APCu | SQLite Object Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 3K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 637 | 8.9K |
| Download trend | -16.7% | -51% |
| Rating | 4.9/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 21 | 50 |
| Health score | 79/100 | 90/100 |
| Last updated | 3 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.6 | WP 7.1.2 |
| Support resolved | — | 100% |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 5.6+ |
| First released | Jun 2023 | Dec 2022 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
atec Cache APCuSQLite Object Cache
Choose atec Cache APCu if…
You care most about download trend.
- Loved by users — 4.9/5 from 21 reviews
Choose SQLite Object Cache if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating.
- Proven at scale on 10K+ active sites
- Loved by users — 5/5 from 50 reviews
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
Both compete in: apcu object cache performance
FAQ
atec Cache APCu vs SQLite Object Cache: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Which is better, atec Cache APCu or SQLite Object Cache?
SQLite Object Cache comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against atec Cache APCu. Choose atec Cache APCu if you care most about download trend. Choose SQLite Object Cache if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating.
Is atec Cache APCu more popular than SQLite Object Cache?
SQLite Object Cache is the more popular of the two with 10K+ active installs, compared with 3K+ for atec Cache APCu.
Can I use atec Cache APCu and SQLite Object Cache together?
Both plugins cover apcu, object cache and performance, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are atec Cache APCu and SQLite Object Cache free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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