Batcache is the #85 ranked cache app on WordPress, with a 4.5 average rating from 2 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Batcache is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Automattic. With a rating of 4.5★ from 2 reviews, it currently ranks #85 in the Cache category.
AppRanks data: Batcache ranks #85 in Cache on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 24% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Batcache is a highly rated 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
- +High average rating (4.5★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Automattic — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (2) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Batcache works
Batcache uses Memcached to store and serve rendered pages. It can also optionally cache redirects. It’s not as fast as Donncha’s WP-Super-Cache but it can be used where file-based caching is not practical or not desired. For instance, any site that is run on more than one server should use Batcache because it allows all servers to use the same storage.
Development testing showed a 40x reduction in page generation times: pages generated in 200ms were served from the cache in 5ms. Traffic simulations with Siege demonstrate that WordPress can handle up to twenty times more traffic with Batcache installed.
Batcache is aimed at preventing a flood of traffic from breaking your site. It does this by serving old pages to new users. This reduces the demand on the web server CPU and the database. It also means some people may see a page that is a few minutes old. However this only applies to people who have not interacted with your web site before. Once they have logged in or left a comment they will always get fresh pages.
Possible future features:
Comments, edits, and new posts will trigger cache regeneration
Online installation assistance
Configuration page
Stats
Category rankings
As of Sep 3, 2026- Cache#85of 369Top 24%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Batcache stands in the Cache category
Batcache ranks #85 of 369 apps in the Cache category, placing it in the top 24% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Batcache?
Batcache is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.5-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 Automattic.
Who uses Batcache?
Currently around 700 active stores have installed Batcache. 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 Batcache rank on WordPress?
Batcache currently sits at position #85 in the Cache category on WordPress. That places it in the top 23% 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.