LiteSpeed Cache vs W3 Total Cache
Side-by-side WordPress.org install buckets, ratings, and support signals. Neither side can pay for a win.
| Metric | LiteSpeed Cache | W3 Total Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 7M+ | 900K+ |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Number of ratings | 2,770 | 5,420 |
| Support resolved | 50.7% | 72.7% |
| Rank by installs | #5 | #71 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Methodology and snapshot notes
LiteSpeed Cache vs W3 Total Cache is a data-led WordPress plugin comparison on HostList. Both sides use the same WordPress.org signals: active-install buckets, ratings, rating volume, and support resolution where available. Neither plugin vendor can pay for a win on this page. Use the numbers to shortlist a tool, then follow the hosting links for WordPress, WooCommerce, caching, or security fit. Active installs are ranges, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only (alphabetical tiebreak within a bucket).
As of the latest HostList snapshot, LiteSpeed Cache sits at 7M+ active installs with a 4.8/5 rating from 2,770 reviews (rank #5 by installs). W3 Total Cache is at 900K+, 4.4/5 from 5,420 reviews (rank #71). Support resolution is 50.7% for LiteSpeed Cache and 72.7% for W3 Total Cache. Prefer the side whose install bucket, rating volume, and support load match your risk tolerance, then pick hosting that fits that stack.
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Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts. Category: caching.