A2 Optimized WP vs Hyper Cache
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
A2 Optimized WP leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #666, ahead of Hyper Cache at #2,516. Over the last 7 days A2 Optimized WP slipped 2 places and Hyper Cache slipped 7 places. A2 Optimized WP has the largest install base, roughly 8.6× the next: 60K+ active installs against 7K+ for Hyper Cache. Downloads this week: A2 Optimized WP 602 and Hyper Cache 178. Ratings: A2 Optimized WP 3.1★ from 43 and Hyper Cache 4.5★ from 82 reviews.
| Metric | A2 Optimized WP | Hyper Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #666 ▼ 2 | #2,516 ▼ 7 |
| Active installs | 60K+ | 7K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 602 | 178 |
| Rating | 3.1★ (43) | 4.5★ (82) |
| Last updated | Feb 10, 2025 | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0.13 | 3.4.4 |
| Best rank on record | #648 | #2,458 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2015 | Apr 2008 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, A2 Optimized WP or Hyper Cache?
By active installs, A2 Optimized WP: 60K+ sites run it against 7K+ for Hyper Cache, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, A2 Optimized WP or Hyper Cache?
A2 Optimized WP, at #666 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Hyper Cache at #2,516. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are A2 Optimized WP or Hyper Cache alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.