WordPress plugin comparison
WP OPcache vs Nginx Cache
At a glance
- WP OPcache has more active installs: 10K+, against 8K+ for Nginx Cache.
- On a typical day, Nginx Cache is downloaded about 163 times, WP OPcache about 132.
- WP OPcache is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews, against 4.6 from 24 reviews.
- WP OPcache was updated more recently: Oct 3, 2026, against May 4, 2026 for Nginx Cache.
- WP OPcache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Nginx Cache.
- Nginx Cache has been around longer: since 2014, against 2017 for WP OPcache.
Line by line
WP OPcache leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP OPcache |  Nginx Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,798 | #2,341 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 4.4K | 3.7K |
| Rating | 4.8(20) | 4.6(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.80 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 6 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | – |
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