# ezCache

> ezCache has 10K+ active installs, a 4.6/5 rating from 5 reviews and 4.6K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 71/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** ezCache is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

**Lightning-fast WordPress optimization — page caching, Redis Object Cache, Critical CSS, WebP images, CSS/JS optimization, and 15+ performance tools.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10K+
- **Total downloads:** 163,843
- **Downloads (30 days):** 4,619 (-51.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.6/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 71/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.6.5
- **Last updated:** Sep 1, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** uPress (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/upress/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ezcache/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | #31 | 437 |
| [optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimization/) | #11 | 375 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | #61 | 976 |
| [redis](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redis/) | #3 | 23 |
| [speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed/) | #11 | 270 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cache | >100 | 8,534 |
| optimization | >100 | 5,303 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| redis | #13 | 407 |
| speed | >100 | 5,706 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 45.8%
- 2.6: 34.3%
- 1.5: 12.6%
- 2.5: 5.6%
- Other: 1.8%

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

### Is ezCache safe to use in 2026?
ezCache is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ezCache?
ezCache is active on 10K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 163,843 times since it launched in September 2019. It was downloaded 4,619 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ezCache work with WordPress 7.1?
ezCache is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does ezCache need?
ezCache requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was ezCache last updated?
The latest version, 2.6.5, was released on September 1, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes ezCache?
ezCache is developed and maintained by uPress.

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


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