Alpha Cache
Caching plug-in. Easy to setup, free to use and fast in action.
Consider an alternative
Alpha Cache shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Alpha Cache stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| advanced cache | >100 |
| benchmark | #41 |
| cache | >100 |
| loading | >100 |
| performance | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About Alpha Cache
From the official readme · v1.3.002Description
This plugin caches web requests and stores static html code. You can configure what urls do not to cache, what user shouldn’t be cached and ect.
After first web request plugin will create a cache of this requested webpage, and on second request your webserver will serve static html code instead of processing the comparatively heavier and more expensive WordPress PHP scripts.
It has some options to drive caching process.
You can:
- … define filter by regular expressions pattern to exclude
necessary urls from cache. - … fill user’s list to define who will not cached.
- … do cache only for anonymous users.
- … forcing rebuild cache on page/comment updating.
- … setup cache timing.
- … activate server confing boosters.
and etc.
Installation
- Upload and extract arhive files to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Check plugin’s configuration through wp-admin option’s section. Default
configuration is situatable for most cases. - And enjoy, of course!
Changelog
Just download new version and enjoy.
= 1.3.002
* Backend nav fixes.
= 1.3.001
* Cache info page bug fixes.
1.3
- Code review and adding a log tab to have an ability to observe what is going on. May be useful to see what bots/spiders do and to update settings accordingly.
1.2.007
- Code review and adding filtering by bots to reduce unnecessary caching.
1.2.006
- Code review and adding ability to provide what GET params should be ignored on caching.
1.2.004
- Separate HTTP and HTTPS requests
1.2.003
- Test and fix for PHP 5.2 compatibility
- Test for WP 4.8
1.2.002
- Fixed maintain routine check
Screenshots
For developers
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Best Alpha Cache alternatives
All advanced cache plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
AIO Cache & Performance
A Simple, Stable, and Powerful Cache Plugin. Experience the Power, Stability, & Simplicity…
|
10+ |
FAQ
Alpha Cache: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is Alpha Cache free?
Yes. Alpha Cache is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Alpha Cache safe to use in 2026?
Alpha Cache shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Alpha Cache?
Alpha Cache is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,234 times since it launched in September 2012. It was downloaded 184 times in the last 30 days.
Does Alpha Cache work with WordPress 7.1?
Alpha Cache is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Alpha Cache need?
Alpha Cache requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Alpha Cache last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.002, was released on July 11, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Alpha Cache?
Alpha Cache is developed and maintained by shra.
What are the best alternatives to Alpha Cache?
The most popular alternatives to Alpha Cache are AIO Cache & Performance (10+ installs).
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