Minify HTML vs SpeedyCache
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
SpeedyCache leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #115, ahead of Minify HTML at #1,680. Over the last 7 days SpeedyCache slipped 2 places and Minify HTML climbed 1 place. SpeedyCache has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 500K+ active installs against 10K+ for Minify HTML. Downloads this week: SpeedyCache 90,470 and Minify HTML 965. Ratings: Minify HTML 4.7★ from 33 and SpeedyCache 4.4★ from 30 reviews.
| Metric | Minify HTML | SpeedyCache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,680 ▲ 1 | #115 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 965 | 90,470 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (33) | 4.4★ (30) |
| Last updated | Mar 18, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.13 | 1.4.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,656 | #111 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2016 | Feb 2023 |
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, Minify HTML or SpeedyCache?
By active installs, SpeedyCache: 500K+ sites run it against 10K+ for Minify HTML, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Minify HTML or SpeedyCache?
SpeedyCache, at #115 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Minify HTML at #1,680. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Minify HTML or SpeedyCache 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.