WP OPcache vs Nginx Cache (2026)

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

WP OPcache

WP OPcache

4.8(20)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View WP OPcache
VS
Nginx Cache

Nginx Cache

4.6(23)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Nginx Cache

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP OPcache has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 20 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP OPcache has accumulated 222K+ total downloads while Nginx Cache has 309K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WP OPcache
Nginx Cache4.6/5
Total Reviews
20WP OPcache
Nginx Cache23
Active Installs
10K+WP OPcache
Nginx Cache10K+
Total Downloads
222K+WP OPcache
Nginx Cache309K+
Support Resolution
0%WP OPcache
Nginx CacheN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWP OPcache
Nginx Cache1 year ago
First Released
2017WP OPcache
Nginx Cache2014
Age
9 yearsWP OPcache
Nginx Cache12 years
WP Requires
6.0+WP OPcache
Nginx Cache3.1+
PHP Requires
8.1+WP OPcache
Nginx Cachefalse+
Business Model
FreeWP OPcache
Nginx CacheFree
Latest Version
4.2.3WP OPcache
Nginx Cache1.0.7

Rating Breakdown

WP OPcache

4.8/5(20 reviews)
5
95%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%

Nginx Cache

4.6/5(23 reviews)
5
83%
4
9%
3
0%
2
0%
1
9%

Recent Reviews

WP OPcache Reviews

by frayer69

WORKS 100% BUT NEED UPDATE

First, thank you! Second, please update it!!!

by onico0

Bast OPCache Manager for WordPress

Thanks and keep going please! 🙂

by nmxde

Provides useful insights

Good way to find out how well your opcache setup works

Nginx Cache Reviews

by E-Liquids UK

Another Outstanding Plugin

Another outstanding plugin from same developer who created Redis Object Cache Pro! The plugin is lightweight and effective for purging nginx cache, teaming this plugin with “syncthing” allows us to cl

by imissit

Works with 6.5.3

Best plugin I’ve ever come across. Does the job, for free, asks nothing in return, and is insanely minimal. Till is a legend.

by keysuck

Don’t be fooled by lack of updates

This plugin is the ONLY one that actually purges FastCGI cache without any impact to the website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP OPcache or Nginx Cache more popular?
WP OPcache has 10K+ active installations while Nginx Cache has 10K+. Nginx Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP OPcache or Nginx Cache?
WP OPcache has a 4.8/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Nginx Cache has a 4.6/5 rating from 23 reviews.
Are WP OPcache and Nginx Cache free?
WP OPcache is free and Nginx Cache is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP OPcache or Nginx 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?
WP OPcache was last updated 1 year ago and Nginx Cache was last updated 1 year ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.