Cache-Control vs Cache Enabler
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
Cache Enabler leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #421, ahead of Cache-Control at #5,576. Over the last 7 days Cache Enabler climbed 7 places and Cache-Control slipped 7 places. Cache Enabler has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 100K+ active installs against 1K+ for Cache-Control. Downloads this week: Cache Enabler 10,414 and Cache-Control 362. Ratings: Cache-Control 5★ from 6 and Cache Enabler 4.3★ from 139 reviews.
| Metric | Cache-Control | Cache Enabler |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,576 ▼ 7 | #421 ▲ 7 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 362 | 10,414 |
| Rating | 5★ (6) | 4.3★ (139) |
| Last updated | Aug 30, 2019 | Sep 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.2.5 | 1.8.17 |
| Best rank on record | #5,553 | #421 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2016 | Oct 2015 |
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, Cache-Control or Cache Enabler?
By active installs, Cache Enabler: 100K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Cache-Control, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Cache-Control or Cache Enabler?
Cache Enabler, at #421 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Cache-Control at #5,576. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Cache-Control or Cache Enabler 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.