xSpeed Cache — WordPress Caching Plugin
xSpeed Cache: AI-Powered Performance Hub with MCP, Caching & CDN
by WPDeveloper · WordPress.org page
xSpeed Cache has 10,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 78,553 downloads all time. It was downloaded 52,001 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on October 19, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
xSpeed Cache at a glance
Is xSpeed Cache well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Static-file rewrite path that bypasses PHP entirely for a 5 to 15ms TTFB
- Auto-purge on publish, update, comment and theme change
- One-click cache purge from the admin bar
- Exclude specific URLs such as /cart, /checkout and /my-account
- Set your own cache expiry, from 1 to 720 hours
- Separate mobile cache for phone and tablet visitors
- Per-post cache rules with custom expiry, or disable caching for individual posts
xSpeed Cache reviews and ratings
21 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Great performance and excellent support
I've been using xSpeed Cache Pro for a while now and I'm really happy with it. It has a lot of useful options, but it doesn't feel overly complicated to configure. The plugin works well for me and I've noticed a good improvement in performance. What I especially like is the support. I've contacted them a few times and they were always helpful and quick to respond. Overall, I'm very happy with xSpeed Cache Pro and would definitely recommend it.
pominet -
Great plugin, so easy
A great cache plugin! with mcp support I can fine tune my cache settings from my LLM
jerrygapinski -
Great job, awesome plugin
The AI-first approach (with our own provider) is a great move for a caching tool (which are usually complicated).Great job by Startise/WPDeveloper as always, keep it up!
Alexander Gilmanov -
xSpeedCache support
I contacted xspeedcache support and requested a time to speak about setting up this plugin. I was surprised that this option was available and am very happy I chose to seek help. I was helped for an extended period of time to set up the plugin and then bought the pro version to assist in the function of my website. There has been some improvement in the speed of both desktop and mobile. The team are able to continue this support so I can improve the speed.
alilis -
Xspeed for the Win
After testing for a few weeks, we recently moved around 100 sites over to XSpeed and have had phenomenal results, easy setup, easy to monitor and very easy to find and setup custom config rules within the system.
noticestry -
Happy with xSpeed Cache
I already use the WPDeveloper Bundle and have always liked their plugins, so I decided to give xSpeed Cache a try. So far, I really like how easy it is to set up and use. It keeps things simple while helping improve my website speed. Overall, it’s been a nice addition to my WordPress setup.
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Download and install history
72,855 downloads over the last 48 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.
Where xSpeed Cache ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that xSpeed Cache appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Caching Plugins | #33 by tag, #36 in search | #30 | ▲11 |
| Best CDN Plugins | #8 in search, not tagged | #33 | ▲12 |
xSpeed Cache alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with xSpeed Cache.
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Powered Cache 3,000+ installs · 4.8 -
NitroPack 90,000+ installs · 4.3 -
Hummingbird Performance 70,000+ installs · 4.7 -
BerqWP 4,000+ installs · 4.3 -
FastPixel Cache 4,000+ installs · 4.8
Details
A complete WordPress caching plugin: page cache, object cache, CDN, database cleanup and Core Web Vitals optimization, plus a built-in MCP server.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings xSpeed Cache competes in
Tags
- cache
- mcp
- optimization
- Page Speed
- performance
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- Version
- 1.4.4
- Last updated
- Oct 19, 2026
- First published
- May 27, 2026
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.3
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
xSpeed Cache FAQ
What does xSpeed Cache do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, xSpeed Cache offers Static-file rewrite path that bypasses PHP entirely for a 5 to 15ms TTFB, Auto-purge on publish, update, comment and theme change, One-click cache purge from the admin bar, Exclude specific URLs such as /cart, /checkout and /my-account and Set your own cache expiry, from 1 to 720 hours.
How many active installs does xSpeed Cache have?
WordPress.org reports 10,000+ active installs for xSpeed Cache as of October 22, 2026.
Is xSpeed Cache still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on October 19, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
Does xSpeed Cache have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 1 of 1 recent support threads for xSpeed Cache are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is xSpeed Cache free?
xSpeed Cache is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does xSpeed Cache rank among Caching Plugins?
xSpeed Cache is #30 in the WordPress.org Caching Plugins ranking.