WordPress plugin comparison
Nginx Cache vs Nginx Helper
At a glance
- Nginx Helper has more active installs: 200K+, against 8K+ for Nginx Cache.
- On a typical day, Nginx Helper is downloaded about 1,011 times, Nginx Cache about 163.
- Nginx Cache is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 24 reviews, against 4.4 from 31 reviews.
- Nginx Helper was updated more recently: Sep 9, 2026, against May 4, 2026 for Nginx Cache.
- Nginx Helper is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Nginx Cache.
- Nginx Helper has been around longer: since 2012, against 2014 for Nginx Cache.
Line by line
Nginx Helper leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Nginx Cache |  Nginx Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,342 | #258 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.6K | 30K |
| Rating | 4.6(24) | 4.4(31) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.80 | ×1.19 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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