# Batcache

> Batcache has 700+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 336 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Batcache shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Batcache uses Memcached to store and serve rendered pages.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 700+
- **Total downloads:** 114,685
- **Downloads (30 days):** 336 (-4.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** Mar 28, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.25
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Automattic (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/automattic/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/batcache/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | #88 | 437 |
| [memcache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/memcache/) | #3 | 6 |
| [memcached](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/memcached/) | #6 | 14 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 976 |
| [speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed/) | #34 | 270 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cache | >100 | 8,504 |
| memcache | #24 | 35 |
| memcached | >100 | 249 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| speed | >100 | 5,700 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 80.4%
- 1.2: 19.7%

## 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) | Aug 26, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,225) | Sep 13, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 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 (2,614) | Sep 21, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 4 | [SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speedycache/) | 600K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Sep 23, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Breeze Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breeze/) | 300K+ | 3.6/5 (126) | Sep 24, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [OMGF / GDPR/DSGVO Compliant, Faster Google Fonts. Easy.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/host-webfonts-local/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (212) | Sep 22, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 7 | [Jetpack Boost – Website Speed, Performance and Critical CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-boost/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (608) | Sep 16, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 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) | Mar 2, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 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 Batcache free?
Yes. Batcache is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Batcache safe to use in 2026?
Batcache shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Batcache?
Batcache is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 114,685 times since it launched in June 2008. It was downloaded 336 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Batcache work with WordPress 7.1?
Batcache is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.25, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Batcache last updated?
The latest version, 1.5, was released on March 28, 2020 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Batcache?
Batcache is developed and maintained by Automattic.

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


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