# Hyper Cache

> Hyper Cache has 7K+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 82 reviews and 685 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 59/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Hyper Cache works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 7K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

**Hyper Cache is a performant and easy to configure cache system for WordPress.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 7K+
- **Total downloads:** 1,100,471
- **Downloads (30 days):** 685 (+9.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 82 reviews
- **Health score:** 59/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 3.4.4
- **Last updated:** Feb 3, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.1+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Stefano Lissa (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/satollo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hyper-cache/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | #39 | 437 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | #73 | 974 |
| [speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed/) | #15 | 270 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cache | #26 | 8,489 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| speed | >100 | 5,700 |

## Version adoption

- 3.4: 68.1%
- 3.3: 19.1%
- 3.2: 7.1%
- Other: 5.7%

## 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 | 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 | 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 (607) | Sep 16, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 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 Hyper Cache free?
Yes. Hyper Cache is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Hyper Cache safe to use in 2026?
Hyper Cache works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 7K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Hyper Cache?
Hyper Cache is active on 7K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,100,471 times since it launched in April 2008. It was downloaded 685 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Hyper Cache work with WordPress 7.1?
Hyper Cache is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Hyper Cache need?
Hyper Cache requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Hyper Cache last updated?
The latest version, 3.4.4, was released on February 3, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes Hyper Cache?
Hyper Cache is developed and maintained by Stefano Lissa.

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


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