W3 Total Cache vs LiteSpeed Cache: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

W3 Total Cache vs LiteSpeed Cache - MakeWPFast
W3 Total Cache
A
900K+ installs · 4.4/5 rating
Overall Winner
VS
LiteSpeed Cache
A
7M+ installs · 4.8/5 rating

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureW3 Total CacheLiteSpeed Cache
Active Installs900K+7.0M+
User Rating4.4/54.8/5
TTFB Impact+4ms+0ms
Memory Impact+0KB+2048KB
Extra DB Queries+1+4
Speed ScoreAA
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP7.2.57.2
Last Updated2026-01-152025-12-16
Total Downloads61.8M+124.0M+
Verdict
FasterLitespeed-cache
More FeaturesLitespeed-cache
Overall WinnerW3-total-cache
Full Reviews
W3 Total Cache Performance ReviewLiteSpeed Cache Performance Review
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, W3 Total Cache or LiteSpeed Cache?
In our benchmark tests, LiteSpeed Cache adds only +0ms to TTFB, while W3 Total Cache adds +4ms. LiteSpeed Cache is the faster choice.
Which uses less memory, W3 Total Cache or LiteSpeed Cache?
W3 Total Cache adds +0KB to peak memory usage, while LiteSpeed Cache adds +2048KB.
How many extra database queries does each plugin add?
W3 Total Cache adds +1 queries per page load, while LiteSpeed Cache adds +4 queries.
Which should I use, W3 Total Cache or LiteSpeed Cache?
Based on our performance benchmarks and user ratings, W3 Total Cache is our overall recommendation. However, both are solid choices u2014 pick based on your specific needs.
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