APC Object Cache Backend vs APCu Manager
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
APCu Manager leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,936, ahead of APC Object Cache Backend at #36,430. Over the last 7 days APCu Manager climbed 6 places and APC Object Cache Backend climbed 9,995 places. APCu Manager has the largest install base, roughly 1000× the next: 10K+ active installs against 10+ for APC Object Cache Backend. Downloads this week: APCu Manager 433 and APC Object Cache Backend 19. Ratings: APC Object Cache Backend 5★ from 14 and APCu Manager 4.6★ from 20 reviews.
| Metric | APC Object Cache Backend | APCu Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #36,430 ▲ 9995 | #1,936 ▲ 6 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 19 | 433 |
| Rating | 5★ (14) | 4.6★ (20) |
| Last updated | May 4, 2020 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.0.7 | 4.6.1 |
| Best rank on record | #33,794 | #1,930 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2010 | Jan 2020 |
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, APC Object Cache Backend or APCu Manager?
By active installs, APCu Manager: 10K+ sites run it against 10+ for APC Object Cache Backend, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, APC Object Cache Backend or APCu Manager?
APCu Manager, at #1,936 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with APC Object Cache Backend at #36,430. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are APC Object Cache Backend or APCu Manager 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.