Breeze vs Redis Object 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
Redis Object Cache leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #130, ahead of Breeze at #160. Over the last 7 days Redis Object Cache held its place and Breeze slipped 3 places. Redis Object Cache has the largest install base, roughly 1.7× the next: 500K+ active installs against 300K+ for Breeze. Downloads this week: Breeze 161,889 and Redis Object Cache 68,480. Ratings: Breeze 3.6★ from 126 and Redis Object Cache 4.5★ from 176 reviews.
| Metric | Breeze | Redis Object Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #160 ▼ 3 | #130 ▬ |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 161,889 | 68,480 |
| Rating | 3.6★ (126) | 4.5★ (176) |
| Last updated | Sep 9, 2026 | May 4, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.5.15 | 2.8.0 |
| Best rank on record | #155 | #130 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2017 | Nov 2014 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 6 | 0 |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Breeze or Redis Object Cache?
By active installs, Redis Object Cache: 500K+ sites run it against 300K+ for Breeze, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 13, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Breeze or Redis Object Cache?
Redis Object Cache, at #130 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Breeze at #160. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Breeze or Redis Object 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.