Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Widget Output Cache currently ranks #11522 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #11408, first reached on Sep 1, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v0.5.2, shipped on May 18, 2023 (1,249 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #11522 |
| 2026-09-30 | #11484 |
| 2026-08-31 | #11428 |
| 2026-07-31 | #11546 |
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 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
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 | 3 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-30 | 2 |
| 2026-06-29 | 4 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 6 |
| 2026-03-31 | 7 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-30 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 15 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Kaspars |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.5.2 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2023-05-18 |
| Added to directory | 2013-03-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Improve website performance by caching widget output in WordPress transients.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Widget Output Cache?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Widget Output Cache?
As of October 18, 2026, Widget Output Cache ranks #11522 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #11408.
When was Widget Output Cache last updated?
Widget Output Cache was last updated on May 18, 2023 (version 0.5.2). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Widget Output Cache?
Widget Output Cache is developed by Kaspars. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2013.
