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Nginx Helper vs LWSCache (2026)

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

Nginx Helper

Nginx Helper

4.4(31)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 months ago
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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 Helper leads in active installations (100K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Nginx Helper has accumulated 6.1M+ total downloads while LWSCache has 150K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Nginx Helper
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LWSCache5/5
Total Reviews
31Nginx Helper
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LWSCache6
Active Installs
100K+Nginx Helper
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LWSCache7.0K+
Total Downloads
6.1M+Nginx Helper
◄
LWSCache150K+
Support Resolution
0%Nginx Helper
LWSCacheN/A
Last Updated
7 months agoNginx Helper
►
LWSCache7 months ago
First Released
2012Nginx Helper
LWSCache2022
Age
14 yearsNginx Helper
LWSCache4 years
WP Requires
3.0+Nginx Helper
LWSCache5.0+
PHP Requires
false+Nginx Helper
LWSCache7.0+
Business Model
FreeNginx Helper
LWSCacheFree
Latest Version
2.3.5Nginx Helper
LWSCache2.9

Rating Breakdown

Nginx Helper

4.4/5(31 reviews)
5
81%
4
3%
3
0%
2
3%
1
13%

LWSCache

5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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

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 Helper or LWSCache more popular?
Nginx Helper has 100K+ active installations while LWSCache has 7.0K+. Nginx Helper is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Nginx Helper or LWSCache?
Nginx Helper has a 4.4/5 rating from 31 reviews, while LWSCache has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Nginx Helper and LWSCache free?
Nginx Helper is free and LWSCache is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Nginx Helper 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 Helper was last updated 7 months ago and LWSCache was last updated 7 months ago.

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