WordPress plugin comparison
Nginx Cache vs Server-Side Cache AutoPurge
At a glance
- Server-Side Cache AutoPurge has more active installs: 10K+, against 8K+ for Nginx Cache.
- On a typical day, Nginx Cache is downloaded about 157 times, Server-Side Cache AutoPurge about 40.
- Nginx Cache is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 24 reviews, against 4.2 from 5 reviews.
- Server-Side Cache AutoPurge was updated more recently: Jun 15, 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 2020 for Server-Side Cache AutoPurge.
Line by line
Server-Side Cache AutoPurge leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Nginx Cache |  Server-Side Cache AutoPurge |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,342 | #1,804 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.8K | 1.2K |
| Rating | 4.6(24) | 4.2(5) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.80 | ×0.80 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | 4 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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