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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

Field	Cache External Scripts	Docket Cache – Object Cache Accelerator
Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Voorsie	Nawawi Jamili

2. Categories & rankings

Shared categories on the same row · in-category position inline

Cache External Scripts

Docket Cache – Object Cache Accelerator

Shared

Cache#81 of 369

Cache#20 of 369

Shared

4. App details

Long-form description

Cache External Scripts

Often when trying to optimize the Google Pagespeed score, there is one script which still causing the ‘Leverage browser caching’ rule popping up: Google’s own gtag.js and/or analytics.js file… With this plugin you will be able to cache this file on your local server and enable browser caching for longer than 2 hours. The plugin will check every day if there is a newer version of the file to keep the cache up to date.

Docket Cache – Object Cache Accelerator

Docket Cache is a persistent WordPress Object Cache that stores cached data as plain PHP code. It is designed as an alternative for sites that do not have access to Redis or Memcached. Most file-based caching plugins use serializing and unserializing to save PHP objects to flat files. Docket Cache takes a different approach by converting objects into plain PHP code. This makes data retrieval faster and improves overall performance, especially when Zend OPcache is enabled. For more information, please refer to the documentation on Caching In WordPress. Why use this plugin? For reliable persistent Object Cache in WordPress, Redis or Memcached are the top choices. However, they require server knowledge and are rarely available on low-cost or shared hosting plans. The alternative is to store object caches in files. In WordPress, exporting PHP objects is not straightforward. Most file-based caching plugins rely on serialising and unserialising objects to store and retrieve data. Docket Cache takes a better approach by turning the object cache into plain PHP code. This is faster because WordPress can use the cache directly without additional processing. Features Object caching + OPcache Advanced Post Caching Object Cache Precaching WordPress Menu Caching WordPress Translation Caching WordPress Core Query Optimisation Term Count Queries Optimisation Post, Page, Comment Count Optimisation Database Tables Optimisation WooCommerce Optimisation WP Options Autoload suspension Post Missed Schedule Tweaks Object Cache + OPcache Stats + OPcache Viewer Cache Log Cronbot Service WP-CLI support Multisite / Multi-Network support Requirements To use Docket Cache requires minimum: PHP 7.2.5 WordPress 5.4 Zend OPcache Documentation For configuration options, installation guides, and command-line usage, please refer to the Documentation. Development GitHub Repository — Source code and development hub for Docket Cache. Changelog — Full history of changes, fixes, and improvements. Gapo Tunnel — Expose local services to the internet through secure tunnels. Useful for testing Docket Cache on a local development environment. WP Staging Desktop — Turn a live WordPress site into a local development environment in minutes. Sponsor This Project Support the ongoing development of Docket Cache with a one-off or recurring contribution. Noteworthy Sponsors: A heartfelt thanks and appreciation. Jimat Hosting Themecloud Websavers Inc Avunu LLC Linqru Gentleman’s Guru SecurePay DNSVault Exnano Creative Other sponsors are mentioned in the honourable list

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, Cache External Scripts or Docket Cache – Object Cache Accelerator?

Cache External Scripts (5.0★, 25 reviews) and Docket Cache – Object Cache Accelerator (4.9★, 50 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.

Should I choose Cache External Scripts or Docket Cache – Object Cache Accelerator?

Cache External Scripts holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Cache External Scripts or Docket Cache – Object Cache Accelerator?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly; Docket Cache – Object Cache Accelerator has more published reviews to read for user-reported install experience (50 vs 25).

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

AppRanks cannot say which fits a larger or smaller operation — there is no store-size measurement in the WordPress Plugin Directory data. What it can show: Cache External Scripts has 25 published reviews; Docket Cache – Object Cache Accelerator has 50 published reviews. Compare plan limits and pricing tiers against your own volume.

Can I migrate data between Cache External Scripts and Docket Cache – Object Cache Accelerator?

Migration support varies by app and category. Cache External Scripts and Docket Cache – Object Cache Accelerator both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Cache External Scripts" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

Cache External Scripts vs Docket Cache – Object Cache Accelerator