WordPress plugin comparison
Nginx Cache vs Purgify
At a glance
- Nginx Cache has more active installs: 8K+, against 10+ for Purgify.
- On a typical day, Nginx Cache is downloaded about 163 times, Purgify about 3.
- Purgify is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.6 from 24 reviews.
- Purgify was updated more recently: Oct 17, 2026, against May 4, 2026 for Nginx Cache.
- Purgify 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 2026 for Purgify.
Line by line
Nginx Cache leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Nginx Cache |  Purgify |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,341 | #29,933 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.7K | 151 |
| Rating | 4.6(24) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.80 | ×0.19 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | 23 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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