# Basil

> Basil has <10 active installs and 129 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Basil is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Rule-driven static page caching with explicit, deterministic control over which pages may be cached.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 127
- **Downloads (30 days):** 129 (+6350% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 0.1.5
- **Last updated:** Sep 11, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.9+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** basilcache (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/basilcache/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/basil/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | >100 | 448 |
| [cache rules](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache-rules/) | #1 | 1 |
| [full page cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/full-page-cache/) | #5 | 5 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 1,018 |
| [static cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/static-cache/) | #5 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cache | >100 | 9,023 |
| cache rules | >100 | 2,915 |
| full page cache | >100 | 4,930 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| static cache | >100 | 1,354 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Super Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-super-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.3/5 (1,346) | Sep 30, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,225) | Oct 10, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-optimize/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (2,616) | Sep 21, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speedycache/) | 500K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Oct 8, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Breeze Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breeze/) | 300K+ | 3.6/5 (126) | Oct 5, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [OMGF / GDPR/DSGVO Compliant, Faster Google Fonts. Easy.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/host-webfonts-local/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (213) | Sep 30, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Jetpack Boost – Website Speed, Performance and Critical CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-boost/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (608) | Oct 8, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 8 | [Aruba HiSpeed Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aruba-hispeed-cache/) | 100K+ | 3/5 (10) | Sep 22, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [Cache Enabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cache-enabler/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (139) | Sep 27, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [NitroPack – Performance, Page Speed & Cache Plugin for Core Web Vitals, CDN & Image Optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nitropack/) | 90K+ | 4.3/5 (311) | Sep 25, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basil free?
Yes. Basil is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Basil safe to use in 2026?
Basil is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Basil?
Basil is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 127 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 129 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Basil work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Basil up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.9 or newer.

### What PHP version does Basil need?
Basil requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Basil last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.5, was released on September 11, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes Basil?
Basil is developed and maintained by basilcache.

### What are the best alternatives to Basil?
The most popular alternatives to Basil are WP Super Cache (1M+ installs), WP Fastest Cache (1M+ installs) and WP-Optimize (1M+ installs).


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