WP OPcache vs Nginx Cache
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
WP OPcache leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,818, ahead of Nginx Cache at #2,173. Over the last 7 days WP OPcache climbed 5 places and Nginx Cache climbed 2 places. WP OPcache has the largest install base: 10K+ active installs against 10K+ for Nginx Cache. Downloads this week: WP OPcache 1,309 and Nginx Cache 689. Ratings: WP OPcache 4.8★ from 20 and Nginx Cache 4.6★ from 24 reviews.
| Metric | WP OPcache | Nginx Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,818 ▲ 5 | #2,173 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,309 | 689 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (20) | 4.6★ (24) |
| Last updated | Oct 3, 2026 | May 4, 2026 |
| Current version | 4.3.0 | 1.0.8 |
| Best rank on record | #1,711 | #2,160 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2017 | Nov 2014 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, WP OPcache or Nginx Cache?
By active installs, WP OPcache: 10K+ sites run it against 10K+ for Nginx Cache, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, WP OPcache or Nginx Cache?
WP OPcache, at #1,818 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Nginx Cache at #2,173. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are WP OPcache or Nginx Cache alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.