Nginx Helper vs Automatic Subdomains (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Automatic Subdomains has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Nginx Helper leads in active installations (100K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Nginx Helper has accumulated 6.1M+ total downloads while Automatic Subdomains has 11K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Nginx Helper | Automatic Subdomains | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 31 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 6.1M+ | ◄ | 11K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 months ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Age | 14 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 2.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.3.5 | 1.2 |
Rating
4.4/5Nginx Helper
►Automatic Subdomains5/5
Total Reviews
31Nginx Helper
◄Automatic Subdomains1
Active Installs
100K+Nginx Helper
◄Automatic Subdomains20
Total Downloads
6.1M+Nginx Helper
◄Automatic Subdomains11K+
Support Resolution
0%Nginx Helper
Automatic SubdomainsN/A
Last Updated
7 months agoNginx Helper
◄Automatic Subdomains12 years ago
First Released
2012Nginx Helper
Automatic Subdomains2012
Age
14 yearsNginx Helper
Automatic Subdomains14 years
WP Requires
3.0+Nginx Helper
Automatic Subdomains2.3+
PHP Requires
false+Nginx Helper
Automatic Subdomainsfalse+
Business Model
FreeNginx Helper
Automatic SubdomainsFree
Latest Version
2.3.5Nginx Helper
Automatic Subdomains1.2
Rating Breakdown
Nginx Helper
4.4/5(31 reviews)
5
81%
4
3%
3
0%
2
3%
1
13%
Automatic Subdomains
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Nginx Helper Reviews
by shahinsafari
Very Good
tanks very good
by Gulshan Kumar
It works for me
Love this plugin with LEMP stack.
by Pavel Richter
Awesome plugin!
Simple setup and everything works as it should! Thanks
Automatic Subdomains Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nginx Helper or Automatic Subdomains more popular?
Nginx Helper has 100K+ active installations while Automatic Subdomains has 20. Nginx Helper is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Nginx Helper or Automatic Subdomains?
Nginx Helper has a 4.4/5 rating from 31 reviews, while Automatic Subdomains has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Nginx Helper and Automatic Subdomains free?
Nginx Helper is free and Automatic Subdomains is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Nginx Helper or Automatic Subdomains?
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 Helper was last updated 7 months ago and Automatic Subdomains was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.