# Best Cache-Control Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 5 cache-control plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Cache-Control, Cache control by Cacholong, Smart WordPress.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Cache-Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cache-control/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 30, 2019 | 39/100 |
| 2 | [Cache control by Cacholong](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cache-control-by-cacholong/) | 500+ | — | Jun 29, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 3 | [Smart WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-wp/) | 20+ | — | Aug 4, 2017 | 24/100 |
| 4 | [LH Add Headers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lh-add-headers/) | 10+ | — | May 2, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Cache Killer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-cache-killer/) | 10+ | — | Sep 8, 2014 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular cache-control plugin for WordPress?
Cache-Control is the most popular cache-control plugin with 1K+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many cache-control plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 5 plugins tagged “cache-control” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these cache-control plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 5 cache-control plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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