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Nginx Cache vs Server-Side Cache AutoPurge (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
Server-Side Cache AutoPurge

Server-Side Cache AutoPurge

4.2(5)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Server-Side Cache AutoPurge

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Nginx Cache has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 23 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Nginx Cache has accumulated 309K+ total downloads while Server-Side Cache AutoPurge has 68K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Nginx Cache
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Server-Side Cache AutoPurge4.2/5
Total Reviews
23Nginx Cache
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Server-Side Cache AutoPurge5
Active Installs
10K+Nginx Cache
Server-Side Cache AutoPurge10K+
Total Downloads
309K+Nginx Cache
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Server-Side Cache AutoPurge68K+
Support Resolution
N/ANginx Cache
Server-Side Cache AutoPurgeN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoNginx Cache
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Server-Side Cache AutoPurge3 months ago
First Released
2014Nginx Cache
Server-Side Cache AutoPurge2020
Age
12 yearsNginx Cache
Server-Side Cache AutoPurge6 years
WP Requires
3.1+Nginx Cache
Server-Side Cache AutoPurge6.3+
PHP Requires
false+Nginx Cache
Server-Side Cache AutoPurge7.4+
Business Model
FreeNginx Cache
Server-Side Cache AutoPurgeFree
Latest Version
1.0.7Nginx Cache
Server-Side Cache AutoPurge1.0.5

Rating Breakdown

Nginx Cache

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

Server-Side Cache AutoPurge

4.2/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%

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.

Server-Side Cache AutoPurge Reviews

by moviemoon

Works great on SureSupport

I have my website on SureSupport and this works perfect. Having the button always at the top of the WordPress dashboard is very helpful. Thanks.

by mercado2

Always at hand

very easy to use, I use it repeatedly to clean the website.

by Skrlance

Don’t works

It’s good to see that this plugin has started to work again. But still I would recommend deprecating support for up to php 7.3 since WordPress recommends php 7.4 or higher. Not sure why developer is s

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nginx Cache or Server-Side Cache AutoPurge more popular?
Nginx Cache has 10K+ active installations while Server-Side Cache AutoPurge has 10K+. Server-Side Cache AutoPurge is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Nginx Cache or Server-Side Cache AutoPurge?
Nginx Cache has a 4.6/5 rating from 23 reviews, while Server-Side Cache AutoPurge has a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Nginx Cache and Server-Side Cache AutoPurge free?
Nginx Cache is free and Server-Side Cache AutoPurge is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Nginx Cache or Server-Side Cache AutoPurge?
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 Server-Side Cache AutoPurge was last updated 3 months ago.

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