WordPress plugin comparison
LWSCache vs Nginx Cache
At a glance
- Nginx Cache has more active installs: 8K+, against 5K+ for LWSCache.
- On a typical day, Nginx Cache is downloaded about 163 times, LWSCache about 29.
- LWSCache is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews, against 4.6 from 24 reviews.
- Nginx Cache was updated more recently: May 4, 2026, against Aug 28, 2025 for LWSCache.
- Nginx Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.8.12 for LWSCache.
- Nginx Cache has been around longer: since 2014, against 2022 for LWSCache.
Line by line
Nginx Cache leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  LWSCache |  Nginx Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,009 | #2,342 |
| Active installs | 5K+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 740 | 3.6K |
| Rating | 5.0(6) | 4.6(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.38 | ×0.80 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 6 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | – |
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