Proxy Cache Purge vs OpenPanel (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Proxy Cache Purge has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 26 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Proxy Cache Purge has accumulated 2.2M+ total downloads while OpenPanel has 237. Proxy Cache Purge has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Proxy Cache Purge | OpenPanel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 26 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 2.2M+ | ◄ | 237 |
| Support Resolution | 100% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 2 days ago | ◄ | 7 months ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2025 | |
| Age | 15 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.9.0 | 1.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Proxy Cache Purge
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Proxy Cache Purge Reviews
Finally!
I had lot of problems with cache but this solved them! Thank you.
Simply Works
The plugin simply works even for all types of cache servers. Only one things bothers me about this plugin is its support for PHP 5.6+ where core itself doesn’t support upto php 7.1 while WordPress rec
Age Header Missing
Spent most of the day working on getting this working with a remote NGINX reverse proxy. The plug-in keeps complaining about no age header in the response. Google seems to suggest that etags and age
OpenPanel Reviews
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