W3 Total Cache vs WP Super Cache
Side-by-side WordPress.org install buckets, ratings, and support signals. Neither side can pay for a win.
| Metric | W3 Total Cache | WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 900K+ | 1M+ |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Number of ratings | 5,420 | 1,345 |
| Support resolved | 72.7% | 100% |
| Rank by installs | #71 | #65 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Methodology and snapshot notes
W3 Total Cache vs WP Super 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, W3 Total Cache sits at 900K+ active installs with a 4.4/5 rating from 5,420 reviews (rank #71 by installs). WP Super Cache is at 1M+, 4.3/5 from 1,345 reviews (rank #65). Support resolution is 72.7% for W3 Total Cache and 100% for WP Super 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.