APC Object Cache vs Cookie Tasting — WordPress

APC Object Cache Backend vs Cookie Tasting

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

APC Object Cache Backend

5.0·14reviews·10+installs

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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	APC Object Cache Backend	Cookie Tasting
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Description	649 / 5000 chars13% used	2105 / 5000 chars42% used
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Languages
Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Mark Jaquith	Tarosky Inc.
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Feature comparison between APC Object Cache Backend and Cookie Tasting
Metric	APC Object Cache Backend	Cookie Tasting
Rating	5.0 ★	5.0 ★
Total reviews	★ 14	1
Active installs	10+	10+
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3. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

APC Object Cache Backend

APC Object Cache provides a persistent memory-based backend for the WordPress object cache. APC must be available on your PHP install. An object cache is a place for WordPress and WordPress extensions to store the results of complex operations. On subsequent loads, this data can be fetched from the cache, which will be must faster than dynamically generating it on every page load. The APC Object Cache backend is also compatible with Batcache, the powerful full page caching engine that runs on WordPress.com Be sure to read the installation instructions, as this is not a traditional plugin, and needs to be installed in a specific location.

Top keywords

cache5×4.67%
object4×3.74%
object cache4×3.74%
wordpress4×3.74%
apc3×2.80%
apc object2×1.87%
apc object cache2×1.87%
backend2×1.87%
page2×1.87%

Cookie Tasting

This plugin sets user cookie when user is logged in. You can use cookie as data store, so you can use it as UI resource. Visibility This plugin adds class to html element. ct-logged-in The current user is logged in. ct-not-logged-in The current user is anonymous. You can control elements visibility with CSS. .some-element{ display: none; } .ct-logged-in .some-element{ display: block; } From JavaScript You can use Global Object CookieTasting for utility. CookieTasting.userName() Returns user name. If not logged in, returns ‘Guest’. CookieTasting.lastUpdated() Returns timestamp of last log in check. If this equals 0, it means that user is anonymous. Besides that, this plugin checks periodically log-in status. You can handle it with jQuery. jQuery( document ).on( 'cookie.tasting', function( event, response ) { if ( response.login ) { // User is logged in. // If you use React... setAttributes({ name: CookieTasting.userName() }) } else { // User is not logged in. } } ); If you use react or something, updated the status with setState(). Check Before Action If you manage cached WordPress and customizing your own theme, It’s a good idea to implement dynamic UI components with JavaScript. You can check user’s credential just before important actions. // Click action for button. $('.read-more').click( function( e ) { e.preventDefault(); // Check cookie before do something. CookieTasting.testBefore().then( function( response ) { // Now user has fresh information. // Load premium contents. loadPremiumContents(); }).catch( function( response ) { // This user is not logged in. // Redirect them to login page. window.locaion.href = '/wp-login.php'; } ); } ); Plese remember adding dependency for cookie-tasting-heartbeat to your script. Handle UUID By default, this plugin set UUID for each user. This will be… Unique for each logged in user and will be saved as user_meta. Also kept for anonymous user. So you can use it for Google Analytic’s User ID View. const uuid = CookieTasting.get( 'uuid' ); // For Google Analytics. ga( 'set', "userId", uid );

Top keywords

user16×5.26%
logged7×2.30%
cookietasting6×1.97%
check4×1.32%
function4×

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, APC Object Cache Backend or Cookie Tasting?

APC Object Cache Backend (5.0★, 14 reviews) and Cookie Tasting (5.0★, 1 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 APC Object Cache Backend or Cookie Tasting?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. APC Object Cache Backend does carry the larger published review base (14 vs 1). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, APC Object Cache Backend or Cookie Tasting?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. APC Object Cache Backend has the deeper published review base (14 vs 1), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

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

APC Object Cache Backend typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (14 reviews). Cookie Tasting typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between APC Object Cache Backend and Cookie Tasting?

Migration support varies by app and category. APC Object Cache Backend and Cookie Tasting 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 Cookie Tasting" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

APC Object Cache Backend vs Cookie Tasting

APC Object Cache Backend

1. Listing metadata

2. Categories & rankings

Cookie Tasting

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3. App details

Frequently asked

Which has better reviews, APC Object Cache Backend or Cookie Tasting?

Should I choose APC Object Cache Backend or Cookie Tasting?

Which is faster to set up, APC Object Cache Backend or Cookie Tasting?

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

Can I migrate data between APC Object Cache Backend and Cookie Tasting?

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