# Ergonet Cache

> Ergonet Cache has 3K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 447 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 57/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Ergonet Cache works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

**Ergonet Cache for WordPress is a free plugin developed by Ergonet srl, an Italian hosting company, to drastically improve the performance of a WordPress website by using a server-side page caching system (NGINX Cache or…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 3K+
- **Total downloads:** 14,594
- **Downloads (30 days):** 447 (-3.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 57/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.14
- **Last updated:** Mar 23, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+, PHP 7.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ergonet (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ergonet/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ergonet-varnish-cache/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | #59 | 438 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cache | #21 | 8,577 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## 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) | Sep 27, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 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 Ergonet Cache free?
Yes. Ergonet Cache is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Ergonet Cache safe to use in 2026?
Ergonet Cache works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Ergonet Cache?
Ergonet Cache is active on 3K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,594 times since it launched in January 2020. It was downloaded 447 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Ergonet Cache work with WordPress 7.1?
Ergonet Cache is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Ergonet Cache need?
Ergonet Cache requires PHP 7.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Ergonet Cache last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.14, was released on March 23, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes Ergonet Cache?
Ergonet Cache is developed and maintained by ergonet.

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


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