# Lite Cache

> Lite Cache has 100+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 18 reviews and 123 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Lite Cache shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**New! The Lite Cache technology is now part of Hyper Cache. You should migrate to Hyper Cache, Lite Cache won’t be update anymore (other than important fixes).**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 39,553
- **Downloads (30 days):** 123 (+21.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 18 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.3.4
- **Last updated:** Aug 23, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Stefano Lissa (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/satollo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/lite-cache/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Apache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/apache/) | #5 | 18 |
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | >100 | 437 |
| [htaccess](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/htaccess/) | #15 | 59 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 976 |
| [staticizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/staticizer/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | >100 | 1,048 |
| cache | >100 | 8,534 |
| htaccess | >100 | 1,352 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| staticizer | #1 | 1 |

## Version adoption

- 2.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirection/) | 2M+ | 4.4/5 (703) | Sep 19, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [Spider Blocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spiderblocker/) | 20K+ | 4/5 (5) | May 7, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 3 | [Custom PHP Settings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-php-settings/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (15) | Nov 20, 2025 | 55/100 |
| 4 | [PageSpeed Module](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kagg-pagespeed-module/) | 200+ | 4.5/5 (4) | Mar 3, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 6 | [Disable Directory Listings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-directory-listings/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 29, 2011 | 32/100 |
| 7 | [Apache Status & Info](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/htaccess-server-info-server-status/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 18, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [Dashboard Server Specs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dashboard-server-specs/) | 90+ | — | Sep 11, 2023 | 25/100 |
| 9 | [Project Force Field](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/project-force-field/) | 20+ | 4.6/5 (16) | May 13, 2014 | 34/100 |
| 10 | [HTAuth Sync](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/htauth-sync/) | 10+ | — | Jan 7, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [Resource Versioning](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/resource-versioning/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 21, 2018 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Lite Cache safe to use in 2026?
Lite Cache shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Lite Cache?
Lite Cache is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 39,553 times since it launched in July 2011. It was downloaded 123 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Lite Cache work with WordPress 7.1?
Lite Cache is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Lite Cache last updated?
The latest version, 2.3.4, was released on August 23, 2014 (12 years ago).

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

### What are the best alternatives to Lite Cache?
The most popular alternatives to Lite Cache are Redirection (2M+ installs), Spider Blocker (20K+ installs) and Custom PHP Settings (10K+ installs).


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