WP Super Cache vs W3 Total Cache: Which Is Faster for WordPress?
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Head-to-Head Benchmark
| Metric | WP Super Cache | W3 Total Cache |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Activation TTFB | +2 ms | +5 ms |
| ⚡ Activation Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚡ Activation Queries | +0 | +1 |
| 🏠 Homepage TTFB | +2 ms | +-2 ms |
| 🏠 Homepage Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| 🏠 Homepage Queries | +0 | +1 |
| ⚙️ WP Admin TTFB | +-1 ms | +2 ms |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Memory | +0 MB | +2 MB |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Queries | +5 | +7 |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | WP Super Cache | W3 Total Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | 900K+ |
| User Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.4/5 |
| TTFB Impact | -1ms | +4ms |
| Memory Impact | +0KB | +0KB |
| Extra DB Queries | +0 | +1 |
| Speed Score | A | A |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.2.5 |
| Last Updated | 2025-11-11 | 2026-01-15 |
| Total Downloads | 62.0M+ | 61.8M+ |
Verdict
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