# UltraCache – Cache and Speed Optimization

> UltraCache has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 90 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 69/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** UltraCache is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 69/100 on our health check.

**WordPress page and Redis/APCu/SQLite object caching, AVIF/WebP, CSS/font and JavaScript optimization, warm-up and major Varnish support.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,356
- **Downloads (30 days):** 90 (-71.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 69/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 3.05.04
- **Last updated:** Aug 21, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.9+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Byron Iniotakis (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/orloxgr/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ultracache/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [AVIF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/avif/) | #51 | 130 |
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | >100 | 459 |
| [redis](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redis/) | #15 | 25 |
| [varnish](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/varnish/) | #9 | 14 |
| [webp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/webp/) | >100 | 324 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| AVIF | >100 | 530 |
| cache | >100 | 9,342 |
| redis | #75 | 450 |
| varnish | #27 | 192 |
| webp | >100 | 1,414 |

## Version adoption

- 3.05: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Optimole – Optimize Images / Convert WebP & AVIF / CDN & Lazy Load / Image Optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/optimole-wp/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (640) | Oct 1, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Modern Image Formats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webp-uploads/) | 100K+ | 3.5/5 (25) | Aug 26, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [Robin Image Optimizer – Unlimited Image Optimization, WebP & AVIF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/robin-image-optimizer/) | 100K+ | 4.4/5 (131) | Sep 29, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [Perfect Images: Regenerate Thumbnails, Image Sizes, WebP & AVIF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-retina-2x/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (279) | Oct 10, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [CompressX — AVIF & WebP Converter, Media Replacement](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/compressx/) | 40K+ | 5/5 (196) | Oct 7, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 6 | [LWS Optimize – All-in-One Speed Booster & Cache Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lws-optimize/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Oct 14, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 7 | [Kraken.io Image Optimizer – Compress, Convert to WebP & AVIF, Resize & Bulk Optimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kraken-image-optimizer/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (119) | Jun 22, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 8 | [ShortPixel Adaptive Images – WebP, AVIF, CDN, Image Optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortpixel-adaptive-images/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (145) | Aug 20, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 9 | [QuickWebP – WebP & AVIF Image Optimizer, Compression & SEO for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quickwebp/) | 8K+ | 4.8/5 (20) | Sep 16, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 10 | [Plus WebP or AVIF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plus-webp/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (26) | Aug 25, 2026 | 72/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is UltraCache safe to use in 2026?
UltraCache is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 69/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use UltraCache?
UltraCache is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,356 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 90 times in the last 30 days.

### Does UltraCache work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested UltraCache up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.9 or newer.

### What PHP version does UltraCache need?
UltraCache requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was UltraCache last updated?
The latest version, 3.05.04, was released on August 21, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes UltraCache?
UltraCache is developed and maintained by Byron Iniotakis.

### What are the best alternatives to UltraCache?
The most popular alternatives to UltraCache are Optimole (200K+ installs), Modern Image Formats (100K+ installs) and Robin Image Optimizer (100K+ installs).


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