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Nginx Cache vs Nginx Cache Controller (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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Nginx Cache Controller

Nginx Cache Controller

4.7(15)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Nginx Cache Controller has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 15 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 Nginx Cache Controller has 281K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Nginx Cache
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Nginx Cache Controller4.7/5
Total Reviews
23Nginx Cache
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Nginx Cache Controller15
Active Installs
10K+Nginx Cache
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Nginx Cache Controller1.0K+
Total Downloads
309K+Nginx Cache
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Nginx Cache Controller281K+
Support Resolution
N/ANginx Cache
Nginx Cache ControllerN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoNginx Cache
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Nginx Cache Controller3 years ago
First Released
2014Nginx Cache
Nginx Cache Controller2011
Age
12 yearsNginx Cache
Nginx Cache Controller15 years
WP Requires
3.1+Nginx Cache
Nginx Cache Controller3.4+
PHP Requires
false+Nginx Cache
Nginx Cache Controllerfalse+
Business Model
FreeNginx Cache
Nginx Cache ControllerFree
Latest Version
1.0.7Nginx Cache
Nginx Cache Controller3.3.4

Rating Breakdown

Nginx Cache

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

Nginx Cache Controller

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

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.

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 Nginx Cache or Nginx Cache Controller more popular?
Nginx Cache has 10K+ active installations while Nginx Cache Controller has 1.0K+. Nginx Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Nginx Cache or Nginx Cache Controller?
Nginx Cache has a 4.6/5 rating from 23 reviews, while Nginx Cache Controller has a 4.7/5 rating from 15 reviews.
Are Nginx Cache and Nginx Cache Controller free?
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 — 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?
Nginx Cache was last updated 1 year ago and Nginx Cache Controller was last updated 3 years ago.

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