Akamai for WordPress is the #133 ranked cache app on WordPress, with a 2.0 average rating from 2 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Akamai for WordPress is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by akamaidevrel. With a rating of 2.0★ from 2 reviews, it currently ranks #133 in the Cache category.
AppRanks data: Akamai for WordPress ranks #133 in Cache on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 37% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Akamai for WordPress is a mixed-rating WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Cache category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 2 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by akamaidevrel — established developer track record
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (2.0★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
- −Limited review base (2) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Akamai for WordPress works
The Akamai for WordPress plugin will automatically purge the cache using the new Fast Purge feature whenever you create or update a post.
With the Fast Purge API, you can automate your publishing flow to maximize performance and offload without compromising on freshness. Switching to a Hold ‘Til Told methodology, you can cache semi-dynamic content with long TTLs, and then refresh it in approximately 5 seconds with Fast Purge.
Development & Support This plugin is developed on GitHub. Issues should be filed here.
References
Akamai OPEN APIs
Akamai Credentials
Content Control Utility API v3 (CCUv3) Documentation
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Cache#133of 369Top 37%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Akamai for WordPress stands in the Cache category
Akamai for WordPress ranks #133 of 369 apps in the Cache category, placing it in the top 37% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Akamai for WordPress?
Akamai for WordPress is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 2.0-star rating from 2 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Cache category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by akamaidevrel.
Who uses Akamai for WordPress?
Currently around 100 active stores have installed Akamai for WordPress. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Cache category on WordPress.
Where does Akamai for WordPress rank on WordPress?
Akamai for WordPress currently sits at position #133 in the Cache category on WordPress. That places it in the top 36% of 369 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.