WP REST Cache is a WordPress app, with a 4.9 average rating from 42 reviews, as of Jul 16, 2026.
WP REST Cache is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Acato. With a rating of 4.9★ from 42 reviews.
AppRanks data: WP REST Cache ranks #0 in Api on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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WP REST Cache is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Api category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 42 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 Acato — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (42) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How WP REST Cache works
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Are you facing speed issues, using the WordPress REST API? This plugin will allow WordPress to cache the responses of the REST API, making it much faster.
This plugin offers:
Caching of all default WordPress REST API GET-endpoints.
Caching of (custom) post type endpoints.
Caching of (custom) taxonomy endpoints.
Automated flushing of caches if (some of) its contents are edited.
Manual flushing of all caches.
Manual flushing of specific caches.
A counter how many times a cache has been retrieved.
Specifying after what time the cache should be timed out.
Registering custom endpoints for caching.
Automatic cache regeneration.
WP REST Cache Pro
For more advanced features, check out our WP REST Cache Pro plugin:
Configure custom endpoints for caching through the wp-admin interface.
Configure relationships within endpoints.
No coding required.
Installation from within WordPress
Visit ‘Plugins > Add New’ (or ‘My Sites > Network Admin > Plugins > Add New’ if you are on a multisite installation).
Search for ‘WP REST Cache’.
Activate the WP REST Cache plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Go to “after activation” below.
Installation manually
Upload the wp-rest-cache folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
Activate the WP REST Cache plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Go to “after activation” below.
After activation
Visit ‘Plugins > Must-Use’ (or ‘My Sites > Network Admin > Plugins > Must-Use’ if you are on a multisite installation).
Check if the ‘WP REST Cache – Must-Use Plugin’ is there, if not copy the file wp-rest-cache.php from the /sources folder of the WP REST Cache Plugin to the folder /wp-content/mu-plugins/.
Optionally:
The default timeout for caches generated by the WP REST Cache plugin is set to 1 year. If you want to change this:
Visit ‘Settings > WP REST Cache’.
Change the Cache timeout.
Category rankings
As of Jul 16, 2026- Api#0of 75Top 1%
- Rest#0of 20Top 1%
- Rest cache#0of 1Top 1%
- Wp-rest-api#0of 2Top 1%
- Cache#24of 369Top 7%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where WP REST Cache stands in the Api category
WP REST Cache ranks #0 of 75 apps in the Api category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is WP REST Cache?
WP REST Cache is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.9-star rating from 42 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Api 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 Acato.
Who uses WP REST Cache?
Currently around 10,000 active stores have installed WP REST 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 Api category on WordPress.