How WP Super Cache Affects Your WordPress Speed
Performance Analysis
Performance Impact
WP Super Cache receives an estimated speed score of B based on our heuristic analysis of plugin metrics including update frequency, PHP requirements, active installs, and feature scope.
This plugin has a moderate performance footprint. For most sites, it should not cause noticeable slowdown. Monitor your site’s performance after installation.
Maintenance Status
Last updated: 2025-11-11. Requires PHP 7.2+. Trusted by 1.0M+ active installations.
Note: Speed scores are estimated from plugin metrics. Real-world performance varies depending on your server configuration, other active plugins, and how you use the plugin. We plan to add real benchmarks in a future update.
Alternatives to WP Super Cache
| Plugin | Speed Score | Active Installs |
|---|---|---|
| LiteSpeed Cache | A- | 7M+ |
| Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed | B- | 5M+ |
| Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth | B- | 3M+ |
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