Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Redis Object Cache currently ranks #132 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs grew from 400K+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 500K+ today — it crossed the 500K+ mark around August 2026.
- It is averaging 9,347 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 1% versus the month before (9,423/day).
- The latest release, v2.8.0, shipped on May 4, 2026 (119 days ago) — release #94 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #132 |
| 2026-07-31 | #138 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 500,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 8,274 |
| 2026-07-31 | 9,018 |
| 2026-06-30 | 11,995 |
| 2026-05-31 | 8,043 |
| 2026-04-30 | 10,225 |
| 2026-03-31 | 10,201 |
| 2026-02-28 | 7,095 |
| 2026-01-31 | 7,338 |
| 2025-12-31 | 7,633 |
| 2025-11-30 | 7,094 |
| 2025-10-31 | 10,458 |
| 2025-09-30 | 50,261 |
| 2025-08-31 | 8,262 |
| 2025-07-31 | 8,094 |
| 2025-06-30 | 8,339 |
| 2025-05-31 | 6,913 |
| 2025-04-30 | 8,561 |
| 2025-03-31 | 8,681 |
| 2025-02-28 | 8,558 |
| 2025-01-31 | 8,321 |
| 2024-12-31 | 7,216 |
| 2024-11-30 | 7,348 |
| 2024-10-31 | 9,533 |
| 2024-09-30 | 8,231 |
| 2024-08-31 | 6,729 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Till Krüss |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.8.0 |
| Versions released | 94 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-04 |
| Added to directory | 2014-11-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
A persistent object cache backend powered by Redis®¹. Supports Predis, PhpRedis, Relay, replication, sentinels, clustering and WP-CLI.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Redis Object Cache?
WordPress.org reports 500K+ active installs.
How popular is Redis Object Cache?
As of August 31, 2026, Redis Object Cache ranks #132 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Redis Object Cache last updated?
Redis Object Cache was last updated on May 4, 2026 (version 2.8.0). It has shipped 94 releases in total.
Who makes Redis Object Cache?
Redis Object Cache is developed by Till Krüss. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2014.
