Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- W3 Total Cache currently ranks #72 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #71, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- It is averaging 30,859 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 21% versus the month before (38,987/day).
- The latest release, v2.10.5, shipped on Aug 18, 2026 (14 days ago) — release #133 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #72 |
| 2026-08-31 | #72 |
| 2026-07-31 | #71 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 900,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 900,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 900,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 11,209 |
| 2026-07-31 | 17,966 |
| 2026-06-30 | 18,882 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3,474 |
| 2026-04-30 | 8,025 |
| 2026-03-31 | 63,918 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3,796 |
| 2026-01-31 | 5,594 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4,616 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4,113 |
| 2025-10-31 | 9,147 |
| 2025-09-30 | 11,607 |
| 2025-08-31 | 5,729 |
| 2025-07-31 | 4,557 |
| 2025-06-30 | 12,741 |
| 2025-05-31 | 6,171 |
| 2025-04-30 | 15,501 |
| 2025-03-31 | 16,892 |
| 2025-02-28 | 27,290 |
| 2025-01-31 | 14,337 |
| 2024-12-31 | 9,055 |
| 2024-11-30 | 6,215 |
| 2024-10-31 | 11,373 |
| 2024-09-30 | 19,388 |
| 2024-08-31 | 5,881 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | BoldGrid |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.10.5 |
| Versions released | 133 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-18 |
| Added to directory | 2009-07-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Search Engine (SEO) & Performance Optimization (WPO) via caching. Integrated caching: CDN, Page, Minify, Object, Fragment, Database support.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use W3 Total Cache?
WordPress.org reports 900K+ active installs.
How popular is W3 Total Cache?
As of September 1, 2026, W3 Total Cache ranks #72 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #71.
When was W3 Total Cache last updated?
W3 Total Cache was last updated on August 18, 2026 (version 2.10.5). It has shipped 133 releases in total.
Who makes W3 Total Cache?
W3 Total Cache is developed by BoldGrid. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2009.
