Widget Output Cache is the #116 ranked cache app on WordPress, with a 4.9 average rating from 7 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Widget Output Cache is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Kaspars. With a rating of 4.9★ from 7 reviews, it currently ranks #116 in the Cache category.
AppRanks data: Widget Output Cache ranks #116 in Cache on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 32% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Widget Output Cache is a category-leading 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. 7 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 (4.9★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Kaspars — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (7) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Widget Output Cache works
Use PHP output buffering to extract widget output and store it into WordPress transients for faster retrieval. It also adds a checkbox to widget controls to exclude it from being cached.
It is a quick fix for bad behaving plugins that parse RSS feeds or call remote URLs on every page load.
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Cache#116of 369Top 32%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Widget Output Cache stands in the Cache category
Widget Output Cache ranks #116 of 369 apps in the Cache category, placing it in the top 32% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Widget Output Cache?
Widget Output Cache is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.9-star rating from 7 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 Kaspars.
Who uses Widget Output Cache?
Currently around 200 active stores have installed Widget Output Cache. 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 Widget Output Cache rank on WordPress?
Widget Output Cache currently sits at position #116 in the Cache category on WordPress. That places it in the top 31% 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.