WordPress plugin comparison
Nginx Cache Controller vs WP Super Cache
At a glance
- WP Super Cache has more active installs: 1M+, against 1K+ for Nginx Cache Controller.
- On a typical day, WP Super Cache is downloaded about 15,287 times, Nginx Cache Controller about 90.
- Nginx Cache Controller is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews, against 4.3 from 1,346 reviews.
- WP Super Cache was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Nov 22, 2022 for Nginx Cache Controller.
- WP Super Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.1.16 for Nginx Cache Controller.
- WP Super Cache has been around longer: since 2007, against 2011 for Nginx Cache Controller.
Line by line
WP Super Cache leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Nginx Cache Controller |  WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,178 | #36 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.9K | 894.8K |
| Rating | 4.7(15) | 4.3(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 6.1.16 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.02 | ×2.76 |
| Last release | 4 years ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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