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CLP Varnish Cache vs Purge Varnish Cache (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

CLP Varnish Cache

CLP Varnish Cache

5(6)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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Purge Varnish Cache

Purge Varnish Cache

5(10)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View Purge Varnish Cache

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, CLP Varnish Cache has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. CLP Varnish Cache has accumulated 65K+ total downloads while Purge Varnish Cache has 56K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5CLP Varnish Cache
Purge Varnish Cache5/5
Total Reviews
6CLP Varnish Cache
►
Purge Varnish Cache10
Active Installs
10K+CLP Varnish Cache
◄
Purge Varnish Cache2.0K+
Total Downloads
65K+CLP Varnish Cache
◄
Purge Varnish Cache56K+
Support Resolution
0%CLP Varnish Cache
Purge Varnish CacheN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoCLP Varnish Cache
◄
Purge Varnish Cache2 years ago
First Released
2022CLP Varnish Cache
Purge Varnish Cache2016
Age
4 yearsCLP Varnish Cache
Purge Varnish Cache10 years
WP Requires
6.0+CLP Varnish Cache
Purge Varnish Cache4.0+
PHP Requires
7.1+CLP Varnish Cache
Purge Varnish Cachefalse+
Business Model
FreeCLP Varnish Cache
Purge Varnish CacheFree
Latest Version
1.1.1CLP Varnish Cache
Purge Varnish Cache2.6

Rating Breakdown

CLP Varnish Cache

5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Purge Varnish Cache

5/5(10 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

CLP Varnish Cache Reviews

by ivanrojas

So far so good

i have been testing and using clopudpanel in production for about a year, i like cloudpanel, its free and it has the basics any panel needs, varnish is a great advantage, 5 start for this software

by rsmith4321

Works great

So far Cloudpanel is working great, and this plugin does what it says of clearing the Varnish cache when needed. If you are using Cloudpanel you should install this.

by joseverlopz

EL MEJOR PLUGIN PARA OPTIMIZAR WORDPRESS

El mejor plug-in si usas cloud panel para optimizar el sitio web

Purge Varnish Cache Reviews

by stratoextra

Does Exactly What it Should

Does exactly what it should and still works with WordPress 6.7.2.

by Igor Kovacic

Possible malware – images/purge16x16.png

EDIT: Resolved very quick. We’ve just finished scanning of our website, and malware scanner reported file wp-content/plugins/purge-varnish/images/purge16x16.png If you open that file in text editor, y

by pradipktiwari

Functional and very useful plugin

This Plugin works perfectly now with wordpress version 5.2 and Varnish 6.x, and I’m very happy using it. The only working plugin for me.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CLP Varnish Cache or Purge Varnish Cache more popular?
CLP Varnish Cache has 10K+ active installations while Purge Varnish Cache has 2.0K+. CLP Varnish Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — CLP Varnish Cache or Purge Varnish Cache?
CLP Varnish Cache has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Purge Varnish Cache has a 5/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are CLP Varnish Cache and Purge Varnish Cache free?
CLP Varnish Cache is free and Purge Varnish Cache is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — CLP Varnish Cache or Purge Varnish Cache?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
CLP Varnish Cache was last updated 2 weeks ago and Purge Varnish Cache was last updated 2 years ago.

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