Hestia Nginx Cache
v2.4.5.1by Juniper · updated 2 months ago
Purged the Nginx cache automatically after making website changes. Uses the new HestiaCP API, released in 1.6.0.
- Rank
- #5,762
- Up15 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,480
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 19.7K
- 19,658 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- 100%
- 1 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Hestia Nginx Cache at a glance
Hestia Nginx Cache is a WordPress plugin by Juniper with 1K+ active installs, the #5,762 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 31 times, 6% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 2.4.5.1 came out on Aug 28, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 10 plugins tagged “flush”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats709 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hestia Nginx Cache |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 28 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 39 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 18 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,483 · -4.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,483 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,479 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,475 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,475 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,474 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,474 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,461 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,458 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,451 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,451 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,450 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,441 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,548 |
Rank over time
#5,762 · up 140 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #5,762 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,777 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,787 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,804 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,792 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,808 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,812 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,840 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,842 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,861 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,875 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,874 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,908 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,902 |
Growth %
Average -0.33% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.27% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.27% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.89% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.21% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.48% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.63% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.91% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #5908 → #5792
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.498%
- v2.22.3%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.4.5.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.4
- First released
- Sep 21, 2021
- Last updated
- Aug 28, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hestia Nginx Cache
How many websites use Hestia Nginx Cache?
Hestia Nginx Cache is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,762 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hestia Nginx Cache been downloaded?
19,658 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 31 times. See download stats
When was Hestia Nginx Cache last updated?
Version 2.4.5.1 came out on Aug 28, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release
Is Hestia Nginx Cache compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Hestia Nginx Cache have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Hestia Nginx Cache up to date. See its security record
Is Hestia Nginx Cache still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Hestia Nginx Cache have?
5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Hestia Nginx Cache?
The plugins most like Hestia Nginx Cache, by the tags they share, are Nginx Cache (8K+), Proxy Cache Purge (50K+) and Server-Side Cache AutoPurge (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 9 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 | ≈ 1,480 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 19.7K |
| Author | Juniper |
| First released | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Version | 2.4.5.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.8 |
| Requires PHP | 5.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
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