Plugin Output Cache
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)…
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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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 18 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.6 (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 Plugin Output Cache stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cache | >100 |
| plugins | >100 |
| speed | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Plugin Output Cache
From the official readme · v4.0.8Description
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) can be adapted to take advantage of its cache whenever available.
Version History
- 4.0.8
- fix for utf8 chars for earlier versions of MySQL
- 4.0.7
- fix for utf8 chars
- 4.0.6
- fixed bug with unescaped quotes
- fixed warning in error log
- 4.0.5
- some speed improvements
- changes to work with automatic update
- fixed problem with some installations of PHP
- 4.0.0
- improved ease of use and efficiency
Installation
Plugin Output Cache is installed in 3 easy steps:
- Unzip the “Plugin Output Cache” archive and copy the folder to /wp-content/plugins/
- Activate the plugin
- Use the Manage > Plugin Cache admin page to switch the cache on, etc.
- See the plugin homepage for more details, including instructions on adapting other plugins to use the output cache.
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FAQ
Plugin Output Cache: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
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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