Cache Enabler vs The Cache Purger
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 #423, ahead of The Cache Purger at #6,283. Over the last 7 days Cache Enabler climbed 6 places and The Cache Purger climbed 47 places. Cache Enabler has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 100K+ active installs against 1K+ for The Cache Purger. Downloads this week: Cache Enabler 11,161 and The Cache Purger 195. Ratings: Cache Enabler 4.3★ from 139 and The Cache Purger 4.5★ from 6 reviews.
| Metric | Cache Enabler | The Cache Purger |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #423 ▲ 6 | #6,283 ▲ 47 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11,161 | 195 |
| Rating | 4.3★ (139) | 4.5★ (6) |
| Last updated | Sep 27, 2026 | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.8.17 | 2.3.59 |
| Best rank on record | #423 | #6,273 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2015 | Oct 2021 |
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 Enabler or The Cache Purger?
By active installs, Cache Enabler: 100K+ sites run it against 1K+ for The Cache Purger, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Cache Enabler or The Cache Purger?
Cache Enabler, at #423 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with The Cache Purger at #6,283. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Cache Enabler or The Cache Purger 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.