WordPress plugin comparison
Nginx Cache vs Purge Varnish Cache
At a glance
- Nginx Cache has more active installs: 8K+, against 1K+ for Purge Varnish Cache.
- On a typical day, Nginx Cache is downloaded about 157 times, Purge Varnish Cache about 19.
- Purge Varnish Cache is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews, against 4.6 from 24 reviews.
- Purge Varnish Cache was updated more recently: Jun 2, 2026, against May 4, 2026 for Nginx Cache.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- Nginx Cache has been around longer: since 2014, against 2016 for Purge Varnish Cache.
Line by line
Nginx Cache leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Nginx Cache |  Purge Varnish Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,342 | #5,433 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.8K | 292 |
| Rating | 4.6(24) | 5.0(10) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.80 | ×0.63 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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