# WP Spider Cache

> WP Spider Cache has 10+ active installs, a 3.5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 60 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Spider Cache shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**WP Spider Cache is your friendly neighborhood caching solution for WordPress. It uses Memcached to store both objects & page output.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,465
- **Downloads (30 days):** 60 (+87.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 4.1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 31, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** John James Jacoby (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/johnjamesjacoby/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-spider-cache/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,657 |
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | >100 | 447 |
| [memcache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/memcache/) | #5 | 6 |
| [object](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/object/) | #5 | 6 |
| [output](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/output/) | #4 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| cache | >100 | 9,003 |
| memcache | #16 | 35 |
| object | >100 | 4,495 |
| output | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 4.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Spider Cache safe to use in 2026?
WP Spider Cache shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Spider Cache?
WP Spider Cache is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,465 times since it launched in February 2016. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Spider Cache work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Spider Cache is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Spider Cache last updated?
The latest version, 4.1.0, was released on March 31, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes WP Spider Cache?
WP Spider Cache is developed and maintained by John James Jacoby.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Spider Cache?
The most popular alternatives to WP Spider Cache are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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