WordPress plugin comparison
Nginx Cache vs WP Fastest Cache
At a glance
- WP Fastest Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 8K+ for Nginx Cache.
- On a typical day, WP Fastest Cache is downloaded about 18,560 times, Nginx Cache about 163.
- WP Fastest Cache is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 4,233 reviews, against 4.6 from 24 reviews.
- WP Fastest Cache was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against May 4, 2026 for Nginx Cache.
- WP Fastest Cache resolves more of its support threads: 59% in the last two months, against 0% for Nginx Cache.
- WP Fastest Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Nginx Cache.
- WP Fastest Cache has been around longer: since 2013, against 2014 for Nginx Cache.
Line by line
WP Fastest Cache leads on 8 of 8 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Nginx Cache |  WP Fastest Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,341 | #47 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.7K | 1.5M |
| Rating | 4.6(24) | 4.9(4.2K) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 59% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.80 | ×4.03 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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