WP Super Cache vs W3 Total Cache: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

WP Super Cache vs W3 Total Cache - MakeWPFast
WP Super Cache
A
1M+ installs · 4.3/5 rating
Overall Winner
VS
W3 Total Cache
A
900K+ installs · 4.4/5 rating

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureWP Super CacheW3 Total Cache
Active Installs1.0M+900K+
User Rating4.3/54.4/5
TTFB Impact-1ms+4ms
Memory Impact+0KB+0KB
Extra DB Queries+0+1
Speed ScoreAA
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP7.27.2.5
Last Updated2025-11-112026-01-15
Total Downloads62.0M+61.8M+
Verdict
FasterWp-super-cache
More FeaturesWp-super-cache
Overall WinnerWp-super-cache
Full Reviews
WP Super Cache Performance ReviewW3 Total Cache Performance Review
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Frequently Asked Questions

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