Surge — WordPress Caching Plugin
by Konstantin Kovshenin · WordPress.org page · Website
Surge has 4,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 49,821 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on May 6, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Surge at a glance
Is Surge well maintained?
Surge reviews and ratings
31 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Impressed!
Love this plugin. Works great and couldn't be simpler.Thank you!
adamshand -
Surge: Zero-Config Powerhouse – Instant PageSpeed Boost!
Absolutely blown away by Surge! This plugin is a game-changer for WordPress performance. I saw an instant boost from 74 to 78 on PageSpeed Insights compared to another caching plugin, simply by activating it. The claim of generating static HTML for quicker requests, faster load times, and a shorter TTFB is spot on. What truly sets it apart is the zero-configuration - it just works out of the box, making it incredibly user friendly. The load test results mentioned are impressive, and it's clear this plugin delivers on its promises. Huge thanks to Konstantin Kovshenin for this fantastic, no-nonsense performance solution!
Marko Dimitrijević -
A tiny caching plugin that works and needs no adjustments!
I wanted to extend my deepest appreciation for your invaluable contribution. Your Surge Cache plugin has revolutionized the performance of my website. Amidst the challenges of compatibility issues between FlyingPress and WP Rocket with Sucuri WAF, your plugin emerged as the beacon of hope. Previously, grappling with other caching plugins led to severe CPU spikes, pushing my site to the brink of breakdowns. While perfmatters provided some relief, I still needed a lightweight page cache plugin to navigate peak traffic periods seamlessly. Enter your Surge Cache plugin. Its seamless integration with my site has not only bolstered its speed but also its overall performance. I am now confident that my website remains steadfast and responsive even during the busiest of times. Thank you, from the depths of my heart, for crafting such an exceptional tool. Your unwavering dedication to enhancing website functionality is truly commendable. With warm regards, Greg
skeeterseatery -
fpassthru
Hello, for this plugin to work must the fpassthru function be activated or not? There is a difference?
silzsyk -
Finally a Caching Plugin I can get behind!
Over the years, I've looked at all the top caching plugins, and never found one that I liked. They were either too complex, too finicky, or tried to do too many things. Surge just works, and it works great. Update: I ran some basic performance testing of the same sample content with and without Surge activated.Surge increased my Requests per second by a factor of 21x and reduced my time per request by a factor of 25x. Beyond that, Konstantin has been amazing as far as support goes for a free plugin. Besides addressing issues and requests, he's gone above-and-beyond at helping work through issues, to the point of looking at where we are using Surge and making additional configuration recommendations. If it were possible to give 6 stars, I would!
Jason LeMahieu (MadtownLems) -
Just works!
This plugin works! Install, activate, and check WP_CACHE value and boom - your site is fast!One nice feature that is happening under the hood is caching of specific REST API requests. That makes, for example, dynamic parts of the site with javascript filtering blazingly fast.
Timi Wahalahti
Where Surge ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Surge appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Caching Plugins | #60 by tag, not in search | #90 | – |
Surge alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with Surge.
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Cachify 9,000+ installs · 4.7 -
FastPixel Cache 4,000+ installs · 4.8 -
WP Super Cache 1 million+ installs · 4.3 -
Cache Enabler 100,000+ installs · 4.3 -
Hummingbird Performance 70,000+ installs · 4.7
Details
Surge is a very simple and fast page caching plugin for WordPress.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Surge competes in
Tags
- cache
- caching
- performance
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- Version
- 1.2.1
- Last updated
- May 6, 2026
- First published
- Dec 3, 2021
- Requires WordPress
- 5.7
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.3
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Surge FAQ
How many active installs does Surge have?
WordPress.org reports 4,000+ active installs for Surge as of September 7, 2026.
Is Surge still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on May 6, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Is Surge free?
Surge is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Surge rank among Caching Plugins?
Surge is #90 in the WordPress.org Caching Plugins ranking.