# WP Cache Block

> WP Cache Block has 10+ active installs and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,341
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (+75% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 14, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** prettyboymp (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/prettyboymp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-cache-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | >100 | 446 |
| [cache block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache-block/) | #2 | 2 |
| [caching](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/caching/) | #81 | 120 |
| [output caching](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/output-caching/) | #2 | 2 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 1,009 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cache | >100 | 8,952 |
| cache block | >100 | 4,537 |
| caching | >100 | 5,990 |
| output caching | >100 | 2,180 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 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 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,225) | Sep 13, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 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 (2,616) | Sep 21, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speedycache/) | 500K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Oct 8, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Breeze Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breeze/) | 300K+ | 3.6/5 (126) | Oct 5, 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 8, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 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 WP Cache Block free?
Yes. WP Cache Block is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Cache Block safe to use in 2026?
WP Cache Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Cache Block?
WP Cache Block is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,341 times since it launched in June 2010. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Cache Block work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Cache Block is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Cache Block last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.1, was released on February 14, 2011 (16 years ago).

### Who makes WP Cache Block?
WP Cache Block is developed and maintained by prettyboymp.

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


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