Head-to-head · October 2026
Simple Cache vs WP Super Cache
WP Super Cache comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Simple Cache.
Simple Cache
Simple Cache was constructed after getting frustrated with the major caching plugins available and building…
WP Super Cache
This plugin generates static html files from your dynamic WordPress blog. After a html file is generated your…
| Metric | Simple Cache | WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 1K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 272 | 769K |
| Download trend | +29.5% | -5.6% |
| Rating | 4.2/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Reviews | 57 | 1,346 |
| Health score | 40/100 | 90/100 |
| Last updated | 5 years ago | 2 days ago |
| Tested up to | WP 5.8.17 | WP 7.1.2 |
| Support resolved | — | 67% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Apr 2016 | Nov 2007 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
Simple CacheWP Super Cache
Choose Simple Cache if…
You care most about download trend.
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
Choose WP Super Cache if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating.
- One of the most-used plugins on the web — 1M+ active sites
- Actively developed — last update 2 days ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
Both compete in: cache
FAQ
Simple Cache vs WP Super Cache: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Which is better, Simple Cache or WP Super Cache?
WP Super Cache comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Simple Cache. Choose Simple Cache if you care most about download trend. Choose WP Super Cache if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating.
Is Simple Cache more popular than WP Super Cache?
WP Super Cache is the more popular of the two with 1M+ active installs, compared with 1K+ for Simple Cache.
Can I use Simple Cache and WP Super Cache together?
Both plugins cover cache, 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 Simple Cache 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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