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WP Super Cache vs Nginx Proxy Cache Purge (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

WP Super Cache

WP Super Cache

4.3(1,341)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View WP Super Cache
VS
Nginx Proxy Cache Purge

Nginx Proxy Cache Purge

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Nginx Proxy Cache Purge

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Super Cache has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 1,341 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Super Cache has accumulated 62M+ total downloads while Nginx Proxy Cache Purge has 6.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5WP Super Cache
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Nginx Proxy Cache PurgeN/A
Total Reviews
1,341WP Super Cache
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Nginx Proxy Cache Purge0
Active Installs
1.0M+WP Super Cache
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Nginx Proxy Cache Purge10
Total Downloads
62M+WP Super Cache
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Nginx Proxy Cache Purge6.0K+
Support Resolution
67%WP Super Cache
Nginx Proxy Cache PurgeN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoWP Super Cache
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Nginx Proxy Cache Purge8 years ago
First Released
2007WP Super Cache
Nginx Proxy Cache Purge2010
Age
19 yearsWP Super Cache
Nginx Proxy Cache Purge16 years
WP Requires
6.7+WP Super Cache
Nginx Proxy Cache Purge3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+WP Super Cache
Nginx Proxy Cache Purgefalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Super Cache
Nginx Proxy Cache PurgeFree
Latest Version
3.0.3WP Super Cache
Nginx Proxy Cache Purge0.9.7

Rating Breakdown

WP Super Cache

4.3/5(1,341 reviews)
5
74%
4
8%
3
4%
2
2%
1
13%

Nginx Proxy Cache Purge

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

WP Super Cache Reviews

by Winston

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by auroramella

Nice Speed Boost

Tried this to improve my site speed and it actually helped. Pages load faster now and setup wasn’t too hard. Settings need a bit understanding at first, but once done it works nicely. pretty useful pl

by bawman

Does not work with Astra Pro’s Color Switcher

Everything seems to work well until I started using Astra Pro’s “Color Switcher” to implement “dark mode.” With “WP Super Cache” activated, my Color Switcher site appears unable to correctly “remember

Nginx Proxy Cache Purge Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Super Cache or Nginx Proxy Cache Purge more popular?
WP Super Cache has 1.0M+ active installations while Nginx Proxy Cache Purge has 10. WP Super Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Super Cache or Nginx Proxy Cache Purge?
WP Super Cache has a 4.3/5 rating from 1,341 reviews, while Nginx Proxy Cache Purge has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Super Cache and Nginx Proxy Cache Purge free?
WP Super Cache is free and Nginx Proxy Cache Purge is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Super Cache or Nginx Proxy Cache Purge?
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?
WP Super Cache was last updated 4 months ago and Nginx Proxy Cache Purge was last updated 8 years ago.

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