WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… vs Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache…
1.0M+ active installs
Free
Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching
800 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching has a higher user rating (5/5 from 10 reviews) while WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 800). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… has accumulated 63M+ total downloads while Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching has 59K+. WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… has a higher support resolution rate (22% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… | Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4,208 | ◄ | 10 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 800 |
| Total Downloads | 63M+ | ◄ | 59K+ |
| Support Resolution | 22% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2015 | |
| Age | 13 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.6 | 1.8.3 |
Rating Breakdown
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Recent Reviews
WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache… Reviews
One of the best cache managers currently available
One of the best cache managers currently available, with the most flexible configuration. Highly recommended.
Fast & Easy
Started using WP Fastest Cache on my site and noticed speed improved pretty quickly. The setup was simple, just a few clicks and done. Runs smoothly so far without issues. Pretty solid caching plugin
Awesome Program
Really nice program
Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching Reviews
No reviews yet
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