Head-to-head · October 2026
Basil vs WP Super Cache
WP Super Cache comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against Basil.
Basil
Basil is a full-page cache plugin for site owners who want caching decisions to be explicit and explainable…
WP Super Cache
This plugin generates static html files from your dynamic WordPress blog. After a html file is generated your…
| Metric | Basil | WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | <10 | 1M+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 129 | 871.4K |
| Download trend | +6350% | +0.2% |
| Rating | — | 4.3/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 1,346 |
| Health score | 64/100 | 91/100 |
| Last updated | 4 weeks ago | 1 week ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 | WP 7.1.3 |
| Support resolved | — | 75% |
| Requires PHP | 8.1+ | 7.4+ |
| First released | Sep 2026 | Nov 2007 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
BasilWP Super Cache
Choose Basil if…
You care most about download trend.
- Actively developed — last update 4 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Needs PHP 8.1 or newer
Choose WP Super Cache if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
- One of the most-used plugins on the web — 1M+ active sites
- Actively developed — last update 1 week ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
Both compete in: cache performance
FAQ
Basil vs WP Super Cache: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Which is better, Basil or WP Super Cache?
WP Super Cache comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against Basil. Choose Basil if you care most about download trend. Choose WP Super Cache if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
Is Basil more popular than WP Super Cache?
WP Super Cache is the more popular of the two with 1M+ active installs, compared with <10 for Basil.
Can I use Basil and WP Super Cache together?
Both plugins cover 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 Basil and WP Super 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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