SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance
by Softaculous · Performance
Also makes 12 other plugins · 4.2M+ installs across the portfolio →
SpeedyCache is a WordPress cache plugin that helps you improve performance of your WordPress site by caching, minifying, and compressing your website.
Try it live opens a temporary test site in your browser, which can take about 20 seconds to load. Plugins that rely on outside services or a full server may not work completely there.
Health
B 84/100
no flags
Active installs
500K+
≈590K estimated
Momentum
+86%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “cdn”, “seo” and “pagespeed” for “improve performance”, “optimization” and “content optimization”. “cdn” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “improve performance” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “seo” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “optimization” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “pagespeed” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #18. “content optimization” sits at #8 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
84 health vs 69 average across 1,806 Performance plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →10%
of downloads still active
At least 500K of 4.9M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Performance plugin keeps 1.4%, across 1,099 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Performance plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 7 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Recent review vibe
read from the latest 12 reviews to 2026-04-17Reviewers keep praising SpeedyCache's speed and support, with only a stray unspecific complaint and a security question about exposed cache directories breaking the run of five-star notices.
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 23 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.4★ over 30 reviews, smoothed to 4.21★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
35
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.5
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
13%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| optimization | #6 | #18 | 0 |
| performance | #7 | #17 | 0 |
| improve performance | #6 | #17 | 0 |
| database optimization | #7 | #18 | 0 |
| minify your tag | #13 | #20 | 0 |
| content optimization | #8 | #17 | 0 |
| website optimization | #8 | #20 | 0 |
| conversion optimization | #8 | #20 | 0 |
| ai optimization | #5 | #11 | 0 |
| performance optimization | #9 | #19 | down 4 |
| site optimization | #9 | #21 | 0 |
| db cache | #5 | #8 | down 1 |
| object cache | #9 | #11 | down 1 |
| cache your tag | #16 | #17 | down 3 |
| web performance optimization | #10 | #19 | down 1 |
| bloat | #10 | #18 | 0 |
| pagespeed your tag | #18 | #22 | 0 |
| static cache | #11 | #14 | 0 |
| heartbeat | #11 | #12 | up 1 |
| redis | #11 | #11 | 0 |
| cdn your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| seo your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
368 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 293 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “cdn”, “seo” and “pagespeed” for “improve performance”, “optimization” and “content optimization”. “cdn” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “improve performance” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “seo” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “optimization” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “pagespeed” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #18. “content optimization” sits at #8 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “cache”. #16 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
- One page off on “minify”. #13 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 2 Feb 2023 · 1,368 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 461.1K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
7
releases in the last 12 months
23d ago
latest release · v1.4.3 · 8 Oct 2026
34
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 27% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “500K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 22 days ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 600K.
Install history since 1 Feb 2023
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Amit Biswas7mo ago
Compared to other plugins, this one handles a large number of concurrent visitors simultaneously on my shared hosting with a 20 EP limit. During testing on loader.io, I observed over 1000 concurrent visitors without any errors.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Varun Chengal1.0y ago
There are many best cache plugins much more than the speedycache
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ knealm1.4y ago
Your CSS and JS optimization plugin helped me increase my PageSpeed score by 20+ points. The interface is intuitive, and the lazy load option works beautifully with my theme.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Dascent1.6y ago
Is it possible to protect somehow the direct access of the directories from which the cache is served? I was checking the logs and it seams like a tap was open and a lot of IPs targeting source files wp-content/cache/speedycache/webite.com/assets/---all files--- My .htaccess prevents direct browsing but not there.. if I am to add a rule in htaccess to prevent direct access to javascript/css and other files the plugin stores the site will not function well even if I do the expectation IP of my website still all in the open… and I feel naked leaving all those files in easy access.A bit of security layer would be good.Yes, there’s the index.html file in the directory… prevents not displaying the index of files yet as I’ve said…. there’s a leak and IPs are targeting constantly .Also, maybe obfuscate the name of the files… I don’t know.Maybe it is nothing and it is not a security risk but better safe than sorry I say.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ vitoskin2.0y ago
I’ve stress-tested nearly all caching plugins, and this was the only free plugin that performed on the same level as WP Rocket. In my opinion, it’s clearly the best caching plugin with a free version.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Zrenjaninac2.3y ago
Works great – Added to my Blueprint Starter Website. Also one of the best looking Caching plugins in the market.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ aqbc2.5y ago
Just started using this. All good so far.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ neurovision2.5y ago
Works Amazingly Well with Incredible Customer Support. Customer support is way “Above and Beyond” what anyone would expect in today’s, “You bought it, now go away and don’t bother me” world.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.4.0 [Feature Pro] Cloudflare Page cache rules, allowing you to cache the pages on the edge, option available in CDN tab. [Improvement] Now htaccess rules are update where they already were, in place of always adding to the t 1.4.0
- — Version 1.3.9 [Security Fix] There was a minor issue related to Combine CSS that has been fixed, was reported by Chiao-Lin Yu (Steven Meow) – Trend Micro [Task] Tested with WordPress 7.0 1.3.9
- — Version 1.3.8 [Improvement] SpeedyCache now honors DONOTCACHEPAGE constant. [Bug-Fix Pro] wp_cache_flush_runtime was flushing Redis cache as well, this has been fixed to flush only the PHP object cache. [Bug-Fix Pro] Images converted 1.3.8
- — Version 1.3.7 [Feature Pro] Auto optimization for database added. [Improvement] Other and Bunny CDN will add it’s URL as preconnect when enabled. [Bug Fix Pro] There was an issue with flushing of DB in Object cache that has been fixed 1.3.7
- — Version 1.3.6 [Improvement Pro] Improved the handling of Object cache config. [Improvement] On some websites, the SpeedyCache settings page was taking longer to load this has been improved. [Bug-Fix Pro] There was an issue with Local 1.3.6
- — Version 1.3.5 [Feature] Import and export of SpeedyCache settings. [Feature] You can now edit Speculation loading mode and eagerness. [Improvement Pro] Preload Resources now has an option to set device and fetch priority. [Improvement 1.3.5
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 6 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (1.4.3). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2026-10-09 CVE-2026-104006 Use of Cache Containing Sensitive Information Affects <= 1.4.2 Patched in 1.4.3
- 2026-07-27 CVE-2026-5114 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory Affects <= 1.3.8 Patched in 1.3.9
- Patched Medium · 5.4 SpeedyCache <= 1.1.2 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Server-Side Request Forgery ↗
- Patched Medium · 4.3 SpeedyCache <= 1.1.2 - Missing Authorization via speedycache_create_test_cache ↗2023-12-01 Missing Authorization Affects <= 1.1.2 Patched in 1.1.3
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 12 languages, 7 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Share of voice
How often each assistant names SpeedyCache when asked about these topics, where it comes in the answer, and how that compares with its wp.org search position. Latest run 25 Oct 2026.
- Assistants
- ChatGPT, Claude
- Topics tracked
- Caching, Performance
Readme readiness
7 of 8 pass · checked 27 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "SpeedyCache is a WordPress cache plugin that helps you improve performance of your WordPress site by cachin..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 3 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 3 of 3 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Gutenberg, Block editor, Cloudflare.
- ✓ Headings and lists 14 headings and 4 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 10,785 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 5 tags appear in the text; "pagespeed", "seo" do not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-10-09 600K+ → 500K+ down after 287 days in tier
- 2025-12-26 500K+ → 600K+ up after 164 days in tier
- 2025-07-15 400K+ → 500K+ up after 85 days in tier
- 2025-04-21 300K+ → 400K+ up after 67 days in tier
- 2025-02-13 200K+ → 300K+ up after 275 days in tier
- 2024-05-14 100K+ → 200K+ up after 339 days in tier
- 2023-06-10 90K+ → 100K+ up after 17 days in tier
- 2023-05-24 80K+ → 90K+ up after 16 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Super Page Cache – Cloudflare Cache, Page Speed & Core Web Vitals 70K+ installs · 4.8★ · 3 shared tags A -
Clearfy Cache – WordPress optimization plugin, Minify HTML, CSS & JS, Defer 40K+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags A -
JCH Optimize 4K+ installs · 4.3★ · 3 shared tags A -
LiteSpeed Cache 7M+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags B -
WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin 1M+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A -
WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance 1M+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A
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