# Hyper Cache Extended

> Hyper Cache Extended has 300+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 14 reviews and 106 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Hyper Cache Extended shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**Hyper Cache Extended is flexible and easy to configure cache system for WordPress. It's aim is to work on any installation.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 77,545
- **Downloads (30 days):** 106 (+20.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 14 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.6.3
- **Last updated:** Apr 11, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** mlazarov (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mlazarov/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hyper-cache-extended/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | >100 | 442 |
| [chaching](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chaching/) | #2 | 3 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 996 |
| [speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed/) | #43 | 272 |
| [super cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/super-cache/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cache | >100 | 8,773 |
| chaching | #6 | 11 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| speed | >100 | 5,750 |
| super cache | >100 | 1,008 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 76%
- 1.4: 16.8%
- Other: 7.2%

## 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 | 95/100 |
| 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 | 94/100 |
| 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 29, 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 2, 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 | 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 Hyper Cache Extended free?
Yes. Hyper Cache Extended is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Hyper Cache Extended safe to use in 2026?
Hyper Cache Extended shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Hyper Cache Extended?
Hyper Cache Extended is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 77,545 times since it launched in November 2010. It was downloaded 106 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Hyper Cache Extended work with WordPress 7.1?
Hyper Cache Extended is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Hyper Cache Extended last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.3, was released on April 11, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Hyper Cache Extended?
Hyper Cache Extended is developed and maintained by mlazarov.

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


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