WordPress plugin comparison
Purge Cache vs Nginx Cache
At a glance
- Nginx Cache has more active installs: 8K+, against 100+ for Purge Cache.
- On a typical day, Nginx Cache is downloaded about 163 times, Purge Cache about 6.
- Purge Cache has no reviews yet.
- Nginx Cache was updated more recently: May 4, 2026, against Oct 10, 2023 for Purge Cache.
- Nginx Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.3.14 for Purge Cache.
- Nginx Cache has been around longer: since 2014, against 2022 for Purge Cache.
Line by line
Nginx Cache leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Purge Cache |  Nginx Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #16,600 | #2,341 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 151 | 3.6K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.6(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.3.14 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.02 | ×0.80 |
| Last release | 3 years ago | 6 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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