Nginx Cache vs AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget (2026)

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

Nginx Cache

Nginx Cache

4.6(23)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget

AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget

4.9(17)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 17 reviews) while Nginx Cache leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Nginx Cache has accumulated 309K+ total downloads while AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget has 44K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Nginx Cache
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget4.9/5
Total Reviews
23Nginx Cache
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget17
Active Installs
10K+Nginx Cache
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget1.0K+
Total Downloads
309K+Nginx Cache
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget44K+
Support Resolution
N/ANginx Cache
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoNginx Cache
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget5 years ago
First Released
2014Nginx Cache
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget2012
Age
12 yearsNginx Cache
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget14 years
WP Requires
3.1+Nginx Cache
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Nginx Cache
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeNginx Cache
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.0.7Nginx Cache
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget0.10.210305

Rating Breakdown

Nginx Cache

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

AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget

4.9/5(17 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
6%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

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.

AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget Reviews

by John Webber

Really Great Plugin

I don’t understand why more people aren’t using this. It lets you write the HTMl and CSS. I absolutely love that approach.

by judikaelsab

User interface

User interface for configure the hits are so short. Please add more fields. This topic was modified 4 years, 11 months ago by judikaelsab.

by Anonymous User 17676736

Best Plugin

No que diz respeito a funcionalidade prometida este plugin é o melhor de todos. Eu estou feliz porque você atualizou este plugin depois de muito tempo. Parabéns, eu continuarei usando e recomendo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nginx Cache or AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget more popular?
Nginx Cache has 10K+ active installations while AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget has 1.0K+. Nginx Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Nginx Cache or AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget?
Nginx Cache has a 4.6/5 rating from 23 reviews, while AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget has a 4.9/5 rating from 17 reviews.
Are Nginx Cache and AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget free?
Nginx Cache is free and AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Nginx Cache or AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget?
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?
Nginx Cache was last updated 1 year ago and AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget was last updated 5 years ago.

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