Redis Object Cache vs WP Redis
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 #124, ahead of WP Redis at #2,315. Over the last 7 days Redis Object Cache climbed 2 places and WP Redis slipped 4 places. Redis Object Cache has the largest install base, roughly 56× the next: 500K+ active installs against 9K+ for WP Redis. Downloads this week: Redis Object Cache 85,704 and WP Redis 3,689. Ratings: Redis Object Cache 4.5★ from 179 and WP Redis 4.7★ from 20 reviews.
| Metric | Redis Object Cache | WP Redis |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #124 ▲ 2 | #2,315 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 9K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 85,704 | 3,689 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (179) | 4.7★ (20) |
| Last updated | Sep 18, 2026 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Current version | 3.0.0 | 1.4.7 |
| Best rank on record | #124 | #2,268 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2014 | Sep 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
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Redis Object Cache or WP Redis?
By active installs, Redis Object Cache: 500K+ sites run it against 9K+ for WP Redis, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Redis Object Cache or WP Redis?
Redis Object Cache, at #124 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with WP Redis at #2,315. 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 WP Redis 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.