Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- APC Object Cache Backend currently ranks #36430 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #33794, first reached on Aug 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v2.0.7, shipped on May 4, 2020 (2,358 days ago) — release #10 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #36430 |
| 2026-09-30 | #47481 |
| 2026-08-31 | #45956 |
| 2026-07-30 | #45054 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-30 | 10 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 9 |
| 2026-07-31 | 9 |
| 2026-06-30 | 10 |
| 2026-05-31 | 9 |
| 2026-04-30 | 11 |
| 2026-03-31 | 10 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 4 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Mark Jaquith |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.7 |
| Versions released | 10 |
| Last updated | 2020-05-04 |
| Added to directory | 2010-08-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
APC Object Cache provides a persistent memory-based backend for the WordPress object cache. APC must be available on your PHP install.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use APC Object Cache Backend?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is APC Object Cache Backend?
As of October 18, 2026, APC Object Cache Backend ranks #36430 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #33794.
When was APC Object Cache Backend last updated?
APC Object Cache Backend was last updated on May 4, 2020 (version 2.0.7). It has shipped 10 releases in total.
Who makes APC Object Cache Backend?
APC Object Cache Backend is developed by Mark Jaquith. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2010.
