WordPress plugin comparison
Nginx Cache vs SpeedyCache
At a glance
- SpeedyCache has more active installs: 500K+, against 8K+ for Nginx Cache.
- On a typical day, SpeedyCache is downloaded about 1,776 times, Nginx Cache about 163.
- Nginx Cache is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 24 reviews, against 4.4 from 30 reviews.
- SpeedyCache was updated more recently: Oct 8, 2026, against May 4, 2026 for Nginx Cache.
- SpeedyCache 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 2023 for SpeedyCache.
Line by line
SpeedyCache leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Nginx Cache |  SpeedyCache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,341 | #117 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.7K | 63.6K |
| Rating | 4.6(24) | 4.4(30) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.80 | ×1.42 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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