Hyper Cache vs SpinupWP
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
SpinupWP leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,038, ahead of Hyper Cache at #2,516. Over the last 7 days SpinupWP slipped 1 place and Hyper Cache slipped 7 places. SpinupWP has the largest install base, roughly 4.3× the next: 30K+ active installs against 7K+ for Hyper Cache. Downloads this week: SpinupWP 2,159 and Hyper Cache 178. Ratings: Hyper Cache 4.5★ from 82 and SpinupWP 5★ from 13 reviews.
| Metric | Hyper Cache | SpinupWP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,516 ▼ 7 | #1,038 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 7K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 178 | 2,159 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (82) | 5★ (13) |
| Last updated | Feb 3, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.4.4 | 1.9.1 |
| Best rank on record | #2,458 | #1,034 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2008 | May 2019 |
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, Hyper Cache or SpinupWP?
By active installs, SpinupWP: 30K+ sites run it against 7K+ for Hyper Cache, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Hyper Cache or SpinupWP?
SpinupWP, at #1,038 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Hyper Cache at #2,516. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Hyper Cache or SpinupWP 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.