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Hestia Nginx Cache vs Nginx Cache Controller (2026)

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

Hestia Nginx Cache

Hestia Nginx Cache

5(9)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 9 months ago
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Nginx Cache Controller

Nginx Cache Controller

4.7(15)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View Nginx Cache Controller

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Hestia Nginx Cache has a higher user rating (5/5 from 9 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hestia Nginx Cache has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while Nginx Cache Controller has 281K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Hestia Nginx Cache
◄
Nginx Cache Controller4.7/5
Total Reviews
9Hestia Nginx Cache
►
Nginx Cache Controller15
Active Installs
1.0K+Hestia Nginx Cache
Nginx Cache Controller1.0K+
Total Downloads
14K+Hestia Nginx Cache
►
Nginx Cache Controller281K+
Support Resolution
N/AHestia Nginx Cache
Nginx Cache ControllerN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoHestia Nginx Cache
◄
Nginx Cache Controller3 years ago
First Released
2021Hestia Nginx Cache
Nginx Cache Controller2011
Age
5 yearsHestia Nginx Cache
Nginx Cache Controller15 years
WP Requires
4.8+Hestia Nginx Cache
Nginx Cache Controller3.4+
PHP Requires
5.4+Hestia Nginx Cache
Nginx Cache Controllerfalse+
Business Model
FreeHestia Nginx Cache
Nginx Cache ControllerFree
Latest Version
2.4.3Hestia Nginx Cache
Nginx Cache Controller3.3.4

Rating Breakdown

Hestia Nginx Cache

5/5(9 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Nginx Cache Controller

4.7/5(15 reviews)
5
87%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
7%

Recent Reviews

Hestia Nginx Cache Reviews

by adaniieel

It works very well.

I would like to recommend adding an option to remove OPcache, so that this is the only plugin that is installed in relation to Hestia, and it is good that it is an option that is only enabled for thos

by Bojan Denić

I recommend it to everyone!

I recommend it to everyone! It does an excellent job as written in the description!

by Mark

Good stuff! Thank you for this.

Seems to work as advertised. Nice job. Much appreciated.

Nginx Cache Controller Reviews

by Junko Nukaga

Nice plugin

It is great to be attentive the cache control. Thanks.

by paulalexandru

It works perfect for me

I made some tests and it does exactly what I want. Thank you a lot

by fabiomontefuscolo

It works

Nice work! Thank you very much.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hestia Nginx Cache or Nginx Cache Controller more popular?
Hestia Nginx Cache has 1.0K+ active installations while Nginx Cache Controller has 1.0K+. Nginx Cache Controller is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hestia Nginx Cache or Nginx Cache Controller?
Hestia Nginx Cache has a 5/5 rating from 9 reviews, while Nginx Cache Controller has a 4.7/5 rating from 15 reviews.
Are Hestia Nginx Cache and Nginx Cache Controller free?
Hestia Nginx Cache is free and Nginx Cache Controller is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hestia Nginx Cache or Nginx Cache Controller?
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?
Hestia Nginx Cache was last updated 9 months ago and Nginx Cache Controller was last updated 3 years ago.

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