WordPress plugin comparison
PageSpeed Module vs Nginx Helper
At a glance
- Nginx Helper has more active installs: 200K+, against 200+ for PageSpeed Module.
- On a typical day, Nginx Helper is downloaded about 964 times, PageSpeed Module about 6.
- PageSpeed Module is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.4 from 31 reviews.
- PageSpeed Module was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Sep 9, 2026 for Nginx Helper.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Nginx Helper has been around longer: since 2012, against 2017 for PageSpeed Module.
Line by line
Nginx Helper leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PageSpeed Module |  Nginx Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #12,661 | #258 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 98 | 30.8K |
| Rating | 4.5(4) | 4.4(31) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.44 | ×1.19 |
| Last release | 9 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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