# SQLite Object Cache

> SQLite Object Cache has 10K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 50 reviews and 9.2K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 90/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — SQLite Object Cache is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 90/100 on our health check.

**A fast persistent object cache backend for the rest of us, powered by SQLite and accelerated by APCu**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10K+
- **Total downloads:** 176,590
- **Downloads (30 days):** 9,213 (-57.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 50 reviews
- **Health score:** 90/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 1.6.5
- **Last updated:** Aug 17, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.9+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 3 of 3 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** OllieJones (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/olliejones/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sqlite-object-cache/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [apcu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/apcu/) | #2 | 6 |
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | #29 | 437 |
| [object cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/object-cache/) | #4 | 28 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | #59 | 974 |
| [SQLite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sqlite/) | #1 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| apcu | #3 | 37 |
| cache | #9 | 8,489 |
| object cache | #3 | 1,830 |
| performance | #87 | 10,000 |
| SQLite | #1 | 98 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 92.7%
- Other: 7.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [APCu Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/apcu-manager/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (20) | Aug 18, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [atec Cache APCu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/atec-cache-apcu/) | 3K+ | 4.9/5 (21) | Jul 3, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 4 | [atec Cache Info](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/atec-cache-info/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (10) | Jul 3, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 5 | [Object Cache for APCu – ZapCu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/apcu-object-cache/) | 200+ | — | May 24, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 6 | [{eac}ObjectCache – a persistent object cache using SQLite & APCu to cache WordPress objects.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/eacobjectcache/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 14, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SQLite Object Cache safe to use in 2026?
Yes — SQLite Object Cache is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 90/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SQLite Object Cache?
SQLite Object Cache is active on 10K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 176,590 times since it launched in December 2022. It was downloaded 9,213 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SQLite Object Cache work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested SQLite Object Cache up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.9 or newer.

### What PHP version does SQLite Object Cache need?
SQLite Object Cache requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was SQLite Object Cache last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.5, was released on August 17, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes SQLite Object Cache?
SQLite Object Cache is developed and maintained by OllieJones.

### What are the best alternatives to SQLite Object Cache?
The most popular alternatives to SQLite Object Cache are APCu Manager (10K+ installs), atec Cache APCu (3K+ installs) and atec Cache Info (1K+ installs).


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