Nginx Helper vs Nginx Cache (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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Nginx Cache

Nginx Cache

4.6(23)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Nginx Cache has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 23 reviews) while Nginx Helper leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Nginx Helper has accumulated 6.1M+ total downloads while Nginx Cache has 309K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Nginx Helper
Nginx Cache4.6/5
Total Reviews
31Nginx Helper
Nginx Cache23
Active Installs
100K+Nginx Helper
Nginx Cache10K+
Total Downloads
6.1M+Nginx Helper
Nginx Cache309K+
Support Resolution
0%Nginx Helper
Nginx CacheN/A
Last Updated
7 months agoNginx Helper
Nginx Cache1 year ago
First Released
2012Nginx Helper
Nginx Cache2014
Age
14 yearsNginx Helper
Nginx Cache12 years
WP Requires
3.0+Nginx Helper
Nginx Cache3.1+
PHP Requires
false+Nginx Helper
Nginx Cachefalse+
Business Model
FreeNginx Helper
Nginx CacheFree
Latest Version
2.3.5Nginx Helper
Nginx Cache1.0.7

Rating Breakdown

Nginx Helper

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

Nginx Cache

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

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nginx Helper or Nginx Cache more popular?
Nginx Helper has 100K+ active installations while Nginx Cache has 10K+. Nginx Helper is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Nginx Helper or Nginx Cache?
Nginx Helper has a 4.4/5 rating from 31 reviews, while Nginx Cache has a 4.6/5 rating from 23 reviews.
Are Nginx Helper and Nginx Cache free?
Nginx Helper is free and Nginx Cache is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Nginx Helper or Nginx Cache?
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 Nginx Cache was last updated 1 year ago.

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