LWSCache vs Nginx Cache Controller (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Nginx Cache Controller
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, LWSCache has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (7.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. LWSCache has accumulated 150K+ total downloads while Nginx Cache Controller has 281K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | LWSCache | Nginx Cache Controller | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ► | 15 |
| Active Installs | 7.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 150K+ | ► | 281K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 months ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2011 | |
| Age | 4 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.9 | 3.3.4 |
Rating Breakdown
LWSCache
Nginx Cache Controller
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, LWSCache averaged approximately 25 daily downloads while Nginx Cache Controller averaged 73.
Recent Reviews
LWSCache Reviews
Cache LWS très bien
Cache Recommandé
Great job
Recommand it !
ОТЛИЧНО, РЕБЯТА, СПАСИБО ВАМ!
Отлично!
Nginx Cache Controller Reviews
Nice plugin
It is great to be attentive the cache control. Thanks.
It works perfect for me
I made some tests and it does exactly what I want. Thank you a lot
It works
Nice work! Thank you very much.
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