Instant Back/Forward vs Redis Object Cache
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
Redis Object Cache leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #123, ahead of Instant Back/Forward at #1,671. Over the last 7 days Redis Object Cache climbed 1 place and Instant Back/Forward held its place. Redis Object Cache has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 500K+ active installs against 10K+ for Instant Back/Forward. Downloads this week: Redis Object Cache 86,209 and Instant Back/Forward 1,050. Ratings: Instant Back/Forward 5★ from 1 and Redis Object Cache 4.5★ from 179 reviews.
| Metric | Instant Back/Forward | Redis Object Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,671 ▬ | #123 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,050 | 86,209 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 4.5★ (179) |
| Last updated | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.3 | 3.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,663 | #123 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2025 | Nov 2014 |
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, Instant Back/Forward or Redis Object Cache?
By active installs, Redis Object Cache: 500K+ sites run it against 10K+ for Instant Back/Forward, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Instant Back/Forward or Redis Object Cache?
Redis Object Cache, at #123 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Instant Back/Forward at #1,671. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Instant Back/Forward or Redis Object Cache 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.