Fastly vs Purgely (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, Fastly has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Fastly has accumulated 107K+ total downloads while Purgely has 15K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Fastly | Purgely | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 1 | 1 | |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 107K+ | ◄ | 15K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 months ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Age | 14 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6.2+ | 4.2.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.29 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
5/5Fastly
Purgely5/5
Total Reviews
1Fastly
Purgely1
Active Installs
1.0K+Fastly
◄Purgely10
Total Downloads
107K+Fastly
◄Purgely15K+
Support Resolution
N/AFastly
PurgelyN/A
Last Updated
5 months agoFastly
◄Purgely9 years ago
First Released
2012Fastly
Purgely2016
Age
14 yearsFastly
Purgely10 years
WP Requires
4.6.2+Fastly
Purgely4.2.0+
PHP Requires
false+Fastly
Purgelyfalse+
Business Model
FreeFastly
PurgelyFree
Latest Version
1.2.29Fastly
Purgely1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Fastly
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Purgely
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Fastly Reviews
by blueprintmarketing
Works very well
Fastly has one of the very best CDN’s on market it has helped my campaign which has to be almost absurdly fast all over the world be exactly that.
Purgely Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fastly or Purgely more popular?
Fastly has 1.0K+ active installations while Purgely has 10. Fastly is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Fastly or Purgely?
Fastly has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Purgely has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Fastly and Purgely free?
Fastly is free and Purgely is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Fastly or Purgely?
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?
Fastly was last updated 5 months ago and Purgely was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.