You must be aware that the purpose of using W3 total cache plugin is to improve website speed. Today we’ll see few of the alternatives of this plugin along with their features.
The best alternative of W3 total cache plugin which everybody suggests is WP Super cache. It’s very popular among WordPress users because its easy to use and its performance is good.
Why most of the people go for WP super cache?
Generally people go for WP Super cache because they don’t know how to set up W3 total cache plugin to improve their website speed. Since WP super cache is easy to setup they go give it a try and feels good.
As I mentioned above its hard to setup and optimize W3 total cache plugin that’s why I have shared optimal settings for W3 total cache. Go to this link and learn how to set up this plugin in a optimal way to improve website speed and Google rank. I have provided Screenshot for all the settings pages so you won’t find it difficult to follow, just install the plugin and follow the above step by step tutorial.
Which one is better? W3 total cache OR WP Super cache?
Personal view:
I have used both the plugin and I found that WP Super cache is user friendly but I can clearly say that w3 total cache is better than any other WordPress plugin when it comes to increase website loading speed.
Public opinion:

WP Super Cache Rating

W3 total Cache Rating
Other Alternatives:

Hyper Cache Plugin Rating

Quick Cache Rating
HyperCache Download Page at WordPress.org: Hyper Cache WordPress plugin
Quick Cache Download Page:Quick Cache
W3 total Cache Download: W3 total Cache
WP Super Cache Download: WP Super Cache plugin
Conclusion:
As per my understanding and personal experience with both the plugin, I can say that W3 total cache plugin is best. Provided- you must know how to set it up (for that I have provided the link above, follow it and you won’t find any difficulty).
Meanwhile let me know how was your experience with any of the plugin and let everybody know which one is best as per you. Share your thoughts by putting a comment below. Thanks!!
Netnoviny says
I had to try alternative to W3 Total Cache because my website had not been able to install it. So I am using Super Cache now. Thanks for tip.
Primiano says
Hi,
I’m having troubles viewing my website with an iPhone when w3tc is on.
Have you ever heard of any similar issues?
Thanks
Chaitanya Singh says
Hey Primiano, You can contact their support team, they will fix this issue. I heard that few other folks were also having the same issue and they got it fixed by contacting their support staff.
Contact them here: http://www.w3-edge.com/contact/
Primiano says
Thank you!