Nginx Helper vs Nginx Mobile Theme (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, Nginx Mobile Theme has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Nginx Helper leads in active installations (100K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Nginx Helper has accumulated 6.1M+ total downloads while Nginx Mobile Theme has 222K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Nginx Helper | Nginx Mobile Theme | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 31 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 6.1M+ | ◄ | 222K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 months ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Age | 14 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.7.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.3.5 | 1.8.2 |
Rating
4.4/5Nginx Helper
►Nginx Mobile Theme5/5
Total Reviews
31Nginx Helper
◄Nginx Mobile Theme2
Active Installs
100K+Nginx Helper
◄Nginx Mobile Theme200
Total Downloads
6.1M+Nginx Helper
◄Nginx Mobile Theme222K+
Support Resolution
0%Nginx Helper
Nginx Mobile ThemeN/A
Last Updated
7 months agoNginx Helper
◄Nginx Mobile Theme7 years ago
First Released
2012Nginx Helper
Nginx Mobile Theme2013
Age
14 yearsNginx Helper
Nginx Mobile Theme13 years
WP Requires
3.0+Nginx Helper
Nginx Mobile Theme3.7.1+
PHP Requires
false+Nginx Helper
Nginx Mobile Themefalse+
Business Model
FreeNginx Helper
Nginx Mobile ThemeFree
Latest Version
2.3.5Nginx Helper
Nginx Mobile Theme1.8.2
Rating Breakdown
Nginx Helper
4.4/5(31 reviews)
5
81%
4
3%
3
0%
2
3%
1
13%
Nginx Mobile Theme
5/5(2 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
Nginx Mobile Theme Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nginx Helper or Nginx Mobile Theme more popular?
Nginx Helper has 100K+ active installations while Nginx Mobile Theme has 200. Nginx Helper is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Nginx Helper or Nginx Mobile Theme?
Nginx Helper has a 4.4/5 rating from 31 reviews, while Nginx Mobile Theme has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Nginx Helper and Nginx Mobile Theme free?
Nginx Helper is free and Nginx Mobile Theme is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Nginx Helper or Nginx Mobile Theme?
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 Mobile Theme was last updated 7 years ago.
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