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Nginx Cache vs LWSCache (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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VS
LWSCache

LWSCache

5(6)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, LWSCache has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while Nginx Cache leads in active installations (10K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Nginx Cache has accumulated 309K+ total downloads while LWSCache has 150K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Nginx Cache
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LWSCache5/5
Total Reviews
23Nginx Cache
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LWSCache6
Active Installs
10K+Nginx Cache
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LWSCache7.0K+
Total Downloads
309K+Nginx Cache
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LWSCache150K+
Support Resolution
N/ANginx Cache
LWSCacheN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoNginx Cache
►
LWSCache7 months ago
First Released
2014Nginx Cache
LWSCache2022
Age
12 yearsNginx Cache
LWSCache4 years
WP Requires
3.1+Nginx Cache
LWSCache5.0+
PHP Requires
false+Nginx Cache
LWSCache7.0+
Business Model
FreeNginx Cache
LWSCacheFree
Latest Version
1.0.7Nginx Cache
LWSCache2.9

Rating Breakdown

Nginx Cache

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

LWSCache

5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
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.

LWSCache Reviews

by patcoco

Cache LWS très bien

Cache Recommandé

by jeamis

Great job

Recommand it !

by senatmedia

ОТЛИЧНО, РЕБЯТА, СПАСИБО ВАМ!

Отлично!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nginx Cache or LWSCache more popular?
Nginx Cache has 10K+ active installations while LWSCache has 7.0K+. Nginx Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Nginx Cache or LWSCache?
Nginx Cache has a 4.6/5 rating from 23 reviews, while LWSCache has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Nginx Cache and LWSCache free?
Nginx Cache is free and LWSCache is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Nginx Cache or LWSCache?
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 LWSCache was last updated 7 months ago.

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