W3 Total Cache is a free WordPress plugin by BoldGrid with 900K+ active installs, ranked #73 among the most popular WordPress plugins today. It is rated 4.4/5 from 5,420 reviews and has been downloaded 67.6M times. The latest version 2.11.0 was released on October 20, 2026.
Highlights
- Ranks in the top 17.6% of all tracked plugins.
- Currently at its all-time best position.
- Last updated 2 weeks ago.
- Next install milestone: next 1M+.
Trend explorer
Monthly readings
| Month | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | #73 | ▬ |
| October 2026 | #73 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 900K | — |
| October 2026 | 900K | — |
Websites using W3 Total Cache
No detected sites yet.
⌕Details
- Author
- BoldGrid
- Version
- 2.11.0
- Last updated
- October 20, 2026
- Added
- July 29, 2009
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First tracked
- October 30, 2026
Description
Search Engine (SEO) & Performance Optimization (WPO) via caching. Integrated caching: CDN, Page, Minify, Object, Fragment, Database support.
FAQ
How many sites use W3 Total Cache?
W3 Total Cache has 900K+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is W3 Total Cache?
It is currently ranked #73 among tracked plugins, with a peak of #73.
When was W3 Total Cache last updated?
The latest version (2.11.0) was released on October 20, 2026.
Who develops W3 Total Cache?
W3 Total Cache is developed by BoldGrid.
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