# Simple Cache Killer

> Simple Cache Killer has 10+ active installs and 78 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Cache Killer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Allows users to specify that requests to their content not be cached in any way, easily from within the Wordpress admin.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,675
- **Downloads (30 days):** 78 (+34.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 8, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** John Cummings (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jcummings1974/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-cache-killer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | >100 | 442 |
| [cache-control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache-control/) | #5 | 5 |
| [caching](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/caching/) | #71 | 119 |
| [meta http-equiv](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta-http-equiv/) | #1 | 1 |
| [pragma no-cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pragma-no-cache/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cache | >100 | 8,785 |
| cache-control | >100 | 4,275 |
| caching | >100 | 5,896 |
| meta http-equiv | #13 | 18 |
| pragma no-cache | #16 | 16 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 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) | Sep 30, 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 | 94/100 |
| 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 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [OMGF / GDPR/DSGVO Compliant, Faster Google Fonts. Easy.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/host-webfonts-local/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (213) | Sep 30, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Jetpack Boost – Website Speed, Performance and Critical CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-boost/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (608) | Oct 2, 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 Simple Cache Killer free?
Yes. Simple Cache Killer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple Cache Killer safe to use in 2026?
Simple Cache Killer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Cache Killer?
Simple Cache Killer is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,675 times since it launched in February 2014. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Cache Killer work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Cache Killer is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simple Cache Killer last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on September 8, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Simple Cache Killer?
Simple Cache Killer is developed and maintained by John Cummings.

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


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