Redis Object Cache vs SQLite 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 #125, ahead of SQLite Object Cache at #2,024. Over the last 7 days Redis Object Cache climbed 1 place and SQLite Object Cache climbed 9 places. Redis Object Cache has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 500K+ active installs against 10K+ for SQLite Object Cache. Downloads this week: Redis Object Cache 85,794 and SQLite Object Cache 1,779. Ratings: Redis Object Cache 4.5★ from 179 and SQLite Object Cache 5★ from 51 reviews.
| Metric | Redis Object Cache | SQLite Object Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #125 ▲ 1 | #2,024 ▲ 9 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 85,794 | 1,779 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (179) | 5★ (51) |
| Last updated | Sep 18, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0.0 | 1.6.5 |
| Best rank on record | #125 | #2,024 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2014 | Dec 2022 |
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, Redis Object Cache or SQLite Object Cache?
By active installs, Redis Object Cache: 500K+ sites run it against 10K+ for SQLite Object Cache, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Redis Object Cache or SQLite Object Cache?
Redis Object Cache, at #125 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with SQLite Object Cache at #2,024. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Redis Object Cache or SQLite 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.