OPCache Scripts
Use this plugin to display detailed information about your server’s OPCache, including memory utilisation, and a list of all scripts cached.
Use with caution
OPCache Scripts works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where OPCache Scripts stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cache | >100 |
| memory | >100 |
| OPcache | #5 |
| scripts | #22 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About OPCache Scripts
From the official readme · v1.1.9Description
Use this plugin to display detailed information about your server’s OPCache, including memory utilisation, list of all scripts cached and a useful memory utilisation visualisation based on the file system tree.
This plugin is based on https://github.com/rlerdorf/opcache-status which is for general PHP use, we have turned it into a WordPress plugin for ease of installation. Apart from some rearrangement of scripts to suit WP load conventions, the code is to date unaltered. WordPress capability ‘activate_plugins’ is required to see it in the admin menu and to run it.
After you install and activate this plugin, look in the admin Tools menu for OPCache.
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
e.g.
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/opcache-scriptsdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the Tools->OPCache screen to see details of your server’s OPCache
Frequently asked questions
Is this plugin free
Yes
Changelog
Upgrade to Wordpress 6.8
1.0
- Test with WP 4.7.3
1.1
- test with WP 4.9.2 no need to upgrade from 1.0
1.1.2
- test with WP 5.3 PHP 7.3 no need to upgrade from 1.1
1.1.3
- test with WP 6.2 PHP 8.2 no need to upgrade
1.1.4
Fix SVN
1.1.5
update version in PHP
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
OPCache Scripts: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is OPCache Scripts free?
Yes. OPCache Scripts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is OPCache Scripts safe to use in 2026?
OPCache Scripts works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.
How many websites use OPCache Scripts?
OPCache Scripts is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,386 times since it launched in July 2016. It was downloaded 82 times in the last 30 days.
Does OPCache Scripts work with WordPress 7.1?
OPCache Scripts 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 OPCache Scripts need?
OPCache Scripts requires PHP 5.5 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was OPCache Scripts last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.9, was released on December 21, 2025 (9 months ago).
Who makes OPCache Scripts?
OPCache Scripts is developed and maintained by nikdow.
What are the best alternatives to OPCache Scripts?
The most popular alternatives to OPCache Scripts are WP Super Cache (1M+ installs), WP Fastest Cache (1M+ installs) and WP-Optimize (1M+ installs).
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