Nginx Cache Purge Preload
v2.1.8by Hasan CALISIR · updated 1 month ago
Nginx cache purge and preload for WordPress (FastCGI, Proxy, SCGI, uWSGI), plus a live Fail2Ban dashboard with attack maps and abuse reports.
- Rank
- #11,642
- Up58 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 255
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.3K
- 7,254 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Nginx Cache Purge Preload at a glance
Nginx Cache Purge Preload is a WordPress plugin by Hasan CALISIR with 200+ active installs, the #11,642 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 16 times, 158% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 2.1.8 came out on Oct 6, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 10 plugins tagged “fail2ban”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats401 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Nginx Cache Purge Preload |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 14 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 255 · +0.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 255 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 253 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 255 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 254 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 252 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 251 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 250 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 253 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 250 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 251 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 248 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 247 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 244 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 253 |
Rank over time
#11,642 · up 393 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #11,642 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #11,700 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,624 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,688 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,597 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,736 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,803 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,839 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,725 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,805 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,751 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,822 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,882 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,032 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,035 |
Growth %
Average +0.06% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | +0.79% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.78% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.39% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.19% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.20% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.40% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.21% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.23% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.56% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #12032 → #11736
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.8
- Requires WordPress
- 6.5
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jun 9, 2024
- Last updated
- Oct 6, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Nginx Cache Purge Preload
How many websites use Nginx Cache Purge Preload?
Nginx Cache Purge Preload is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,642 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Nginx Cache Purge Preload been downloaded?
7,254 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 16 times. See download stats
When was Nginx Cache Purge Preload last updated?
Version 2.1.8 came out on Oct 6, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is Nginx Cache Purge Preload compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Nginx Cache Purge Preload still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Nginx Cache Purge Preload have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Nginx Cache Purge Preload?
The plugins most like Nginx Cache Purge Preload, by the tags they share, are Proxy Cache Purge (50K+), Nginx Cache (8K+) and Clear Cache for Me (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 255 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 7.3K |
| Author | Hasan CALISIR |
| First released | Jun 9, 2024 |
| Version | 2.1.8 |
| Requires WP | 6.5 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 6, 2026 |
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