Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Memcached Object Cache currently ranks #28904 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #27816, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v4.0.0, shipped on Nov 8, 2022 (1,441 days ago) — release #14 since the plugin joined the directory in 2005.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #28904 |
| 2026-09-30 | #28584 |
| 2026-08-31 | #28119 |
| 2026-07-31 | #27968 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | 29 |
| 2026-08-31 | 15 |
| 2026-07-31 | 11 |
| 2026-06-30 | 25 |
| 2026-05-31 | 17 |
| 2026-04-30 | 16 |
| 2026-03-31 | 18 |
| 2026-02-28 | 6 |
| 2026-01-31 | 10 |
| 2025-12-31 | 10 |
| 2025-11-30 | 7 |
| 2025-10-31 | 20 |
| 2025-09-30 | 19 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Mark Jaquith |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.0.0 |
| Versions released | 14 |
| Last updated | 2022-11-08 |
| Added to directory | 2005-12-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Use memcached and the PECL memcache extension to provide a backing store for the WordPress object cache.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Memcached Object Cache?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Memcached Object Cache?
As of October 19, 2026, Memcached Object Cache ranks #28904 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #27816.
When was Memcached Object Cache last updated?
Memcached Object Cache was last updated on November 8, 2022 (version 4.0.0). It has shipped 14 releases in total.
Who makes Memcached Object Cache?
Memcached Object Cache is developed by Mark Jaquith. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2005.
