WP OPcache vs Proper Network Activation
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
WP OPcache leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,818, ahead of Proper Network Activation at #25,993. Over the last 7 days WP OPcache climbed 1 place and Proper Network Activation slipped 57 places. WP OPcache has the largest install base, roughly 500× the next: 10K+ active installs against 20+ for Proper Network Activation. Downloads this week: WP OPcache 1,044 and Proper Network Activation 23. Ratings: WP OPcache 4.8★ from 20 and Proper Network Activation 4.3★ from 7 reviews.
| Metric | WP OPcache | Proper Network Activation |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,818 ▲ 1 | #25,993 ▼ 57 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,044 | 23 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (20) | 4.3★ (7) |
| Last updated | Oct 3, 2026 | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Current version | 4.3.0 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #1,711 | #24,917 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2017 | Jul 2010 |
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, WP OPcache or Proper Network Activation?
By active installs, WP OPcache: 10K+ sites run it against 20+ for Proper Network Activation, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, WP OPcache or Proper Network Activation?
WP OPcache, at #1,818 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Proper Network Activation at #25,993. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are WP OPcache or Proper Network Activation 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.