Nginx Helper vs No category parents (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, No category parents has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Nginx Helper leads in active installations (100K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Nginx Helper has accumulated 6.1M+ total downloads while No category parents has 73K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Nginx Helper | No category parents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 31 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 6.1M+ | ◄ | 73K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 months ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Age | 14 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 2.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.3.5 | 0.2.4.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Nginx Helper
No category parents
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Nginx Helper averaged approximately 884 daily downloads while No category parents averaged 6.
Recent Reviews
Nginx Helper Reviews
Very Good
tanks very good
It works for me
Love this plugin with LEMP stack.
Awesome plugin!
Simple setup and everything works as it should! Thanks
No category parents Reviews
Works flawlessly
Simple plugin, that really works! ;o)
Great
everything you need
Does what it means to
This plugin does exactly what it means to. Perfect.
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