Network Nginx Proxy Cache Purge
v0.2by Ron Rennick · updated 13 years ago
Event driven and on demand Nginx front end proxy cache purge utility.
- Rank
- #48,179
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.2K
- 3,233 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Network Nginx Proxy Cache Purge at a glance
Network Nginx Proxy Cache Purge is a WordPress plugin by Ron Rennick with 10+ active installs, the #48,179 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.2 came out on Aug 19, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 34 plugins tagged “nginx”, it ranks #25. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Network Nginx Proxy Cache Purge |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11 · -26.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#48,179 · down 8,450 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #48,179 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #48,199 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #37,795 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #38,817 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #38,515 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #39,729 |
Growth %
Average -2.36% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -26.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.67% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 25, 2011
- Last updated
- Aug 19, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Network Nginx Proxy Cache Purge
How many websites use Network Nginx Proxy Cache Purge?
Network Nginx Proxy Cache Purge is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #48,179 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Network Nginx Proxy Cache Purge been downloaded?
3,233 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Network Nginx Proxy Cache Purge last updated?
Version 0.2 came out on Aug 19, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Network Nginx Proxy Cache Purge compatible with the latest WordPress?
Network Nginx Proxy Cache Purge’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Network Nginx Proxy Cache Purge still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Network Nginx Proxy Cache Purge have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Network Nginx Proxy Cache Purge?
The plugins most like Network Nginx Proxy Cache Purge, by the tags they share, are Nginx Helper (200K+), Proxy Cache Purge (50K+) and Nginx Cache (8K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 11 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.2K |
| Author | Ron Rennick |
| First released | Nov 25, 2011 |
| Version | 0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 19, 2013 |
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