W3 Total Cache: installs, ratings and growth stats
By BoldGrid · Rank #71
W3 Total Cache is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 900K+. Rating: 4.4 out of 5 from 5,420 ratings. HostList snapshots installs, ratings, and support signals so you can see freshness and direction, then follow the hosting links below for WordPress and stack-fit guidance. Active installs are ranges published by WordPress.org, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only. This page is a hosting-support resource, not a paid plugin ranking.
Over the last 90 days with download data, WordPress.org recorded about 1,510,199 downloads for W3 Total Cache. Public support resolution sits at 28%. HostList install rank: #71. Use the charts below for direction, then pick hosting that matches the plugin's cache, PHP, and ecommerce needs.
Search Engine (SEO) & Performance Optimization (WPO) via caching. Integrated caching: CDN, Page, Minify, Object, Fragment, Database support.
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Daily downloads
Exact daily download counts from WordPress.org (not install buckets).
Technical details
- Tested up to WordPress 7.0.2
- Requires PHP 7.4
- Last updated 16 July 2026
- Added to WordPress.org 2009-07-29
- View on WordPress.org
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FAQ
How many sites use W3 Total Cache?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 900K+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is W3 Total Cache actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 16 July 2026. It is tested up to WordPress 7.0.2.
What hosting should I use with W3 Total Cache?
Start with HostList guidance on Best WordPress hosting, Managed WordPress hosting. Match the host stack (caching layer, managed WordPress policies, ecommerce readiness) to what this plugin needs.
Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.