# Plugin Output Cache

> Plugin Output Cache has 20+ active installs and 35 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Plugin Output Cache shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Plugin Output Cache can be used by other plugins to cache portions of their output for efficiency. By itself it does nothing but other plugins (like my own Similar Posts, Recent Posts, Recent Comments, and Random Posts)…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 11,419
- **Downloads (30 days):** 35 (-14.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 4.0.8
- **Last updated:** Sep 23, 2008
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.6.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 1.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** RobMarsh (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/robmarsh/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/plugin-output-cache/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | >100 | 439 |
| [plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugins/) | #75 | 217 |
| [speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed/) | #89 | 270 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cache | >100 | 8,630 |
| plugins | >100 | 10,000 |
| speed | >100 | 5,730 |

## Version adoption

- 4.0: 100%

## 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 29, 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 | 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 Plugin Output Cache free?
Yes. Plugin Output Cache is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Plugin Output Cache safe to use in 2026?
Plugin Output Cache shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Plugin Output Cache?
Plugin Output Cache is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,419 times since it launched in March 2008. It was downloaded 35 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Plugin Output Cache work with WordPress 7.1?
Plugin Output Cache is officially tested up to WordPress 2.6.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Plugin Output Cache last updated?
The latest version, 4.0.8, was released on September 23, 2008 (18 years ago).

### Who makes Plugin Output Cache?
Plugin Output Cache is developed and maintained by RobMarsh.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plugin-output-cache/ · Generated 2026-09-30 07:49 UTC by PageForge