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Cache Using Gzip — WordPress Caching Plugin

by Mark Nokes · WordPress.org page

v2.9.5 Tested up to WP 7.1 PHP 7.4+

Cache Using Gzip has 400+ active installs on WordPress.org and 8,594 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 13, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Cache Using Gzip at a glance

Active installs
400+
Total downloads
8,594
Downloads, last 30 days
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available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
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tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Cache Using Gzip well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Current
tested up to WordPress 7.1, the current release is 7.1

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • One-click caching
  • Gzip compression support
  • Static page caching
  • Compatible with most WordPress themes
  • Clean, simple admin interface

Cache Using Gzip reviews and ratings

3 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

All reviews
5.0 out of 5

3 reviews

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  • Great Plugin

    This plugin does exactly what it's supposed to do better than any other "hybrid" optimization caching plugin I've tried (I've often found the comprehensive plugins problematic with some of their changes). The .htaccess file is optimized as well, to take maximum advantage of gzip compression and cache expirations. The annual feel is extremely reasonable for the added options the plugin provides. Very highly recommended.

    Greg Taylor

  • A tiny caching plugin that does not break my site

    Thanks for making this plugin. I have added it to my website, and it is working well. I love small, well-built plugins.

    skeeterseatery

  • Easy to Use and fast

    Very helpful and quick to set up caching plugin. I immediately got a performance of 94. Before, I was at 61!

    Bensh86

Where Cache Using Gzip ranks on WordPress.org

The rankings we track that Cache Using Gzip appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.

Ranking WordPress.org placement Position 30 days
Best Caching Plugins #44 in search, not tagged #74 –

Details

Lightweight WordPress caching with gzip compression for faster page loads — no complicated settings.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Rankings Cache Using Gzip competes in

Tags

  • cache
  • caching
  • gzip
  • performance
  • speed

More from Mark Nokes

Version
2.9.5
Last updated
Aug 13, 2026
First published
Jun 1, 2024
Requires WordPress
6.4.3
Tested up to
7.1
Requires PHP
7.4
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Cache Using Gzip FAQ

What does Cache Using Gzip do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, Cache Using Gzip offers One-click caching, Gzip compression support, Static page caching, Compatible with most WordPress themes and Clean, simple admin interface.

How many active installs does Cache Using Gzip have?

WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs for Cache Using Gzip as of September 7, 2026.

Is Cache Using Gzip still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on August 13, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Is Cache Using Gzip free?

Cache Using Gzip is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.

Where does Cache Using Gzip rank among Caching Plugins?

Cache Using Gzip is #74 in the WordPress.org Caching Plugins ranking.