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WP Super Cache vs Nginx Cache Controller (2026)

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

WP Super Cache

WP Super Cache

4.3(1,341)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View WP Super Cache
VS
Nginx Cache Controller

Nginx Cache Controller

4.7(15)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View Nginx Cache Controller

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Nginx Cache Controller has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 15 reviews) while WP Super Cache leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Super Cache has accumulated 62M+ total downloads while Nginx Cache Controller has 281K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5WP Super Cache
►
Nginx Cache Controller4.7/5
Total Reviews
1,341WP Super Cache
◄
Nginx Cache Controller15
Active Installs
1.0M+WP Super Cache
◄
Nginx Cache Controller1.0K+
Total Downloads
62M+WP Super Cache
◄
Nginx Cache Controller281K+
Support Resolution
67%WP Super Cache
Nginx Cache ControllerN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoWP Super Cache
◄
Nginx Cache Controller3 years ago
First Released
2007WP Super Cache
Nginx Cache Controller2011
Age
19 yearsWP Super Cache
Nginx Cache Controller15 years
WP Requires
6.7+WP Super Cache
Nginx Cache Controller3.4+
PHP Requires
7.2+WP Super Cache
Nginx Cache Controllerfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Super Cache
Nginx Cache ControllerFree
Latest Version
3.0.3WP Super Cache
Nginx Cache Controller3.3.4

Rating Breakdown

WP Super Cache

4.3/5(1,341 reviews)
5
74%
4
8%
3
4%
2
2%
1
13%

Nginx Cache Controller

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

Recent Reviews

WP Super Cache Reviews

by Winston

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by auroramella

Nice Speed Boost

Tried this to improve my site speed and it actually helped. Pages load faster now and setup wasn’t too hard. Settings need a bit understanding at first, but once done it works nicely. pretty useful pl

by bawman

Does not work with Astra Pro’s Color Switcher

Everything seems to work well until I started using Astra Pro’s “Color Switcher” to implement “dark mode.” With “WP Super Cache” activated, my Color Switcher site appears unable to correctly “remember

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 WP Super Cache or Nginx Cache Controller more popular?
WP Super Cache has 1.0M+ active installations while Nginx Cache Controller has 1.0K+. WP Super Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Super Cache or Nginx Cache Controller?
WP Super Cache has a 4.3/5 rating from 1,341 reviews, while Nginx Cache Controller has a 4.7/5 rating from 15 reviews.
Are WP Super Cache and Nginx Cache Controller free?
WP Super Cache is free and Nginx Cache Controller is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Super 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?
WP Super Cache was last updated 4 months ago and Nginx Cache Controller was last updated 3 years ago.

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