Nginx Cache vs Nginx Helper
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
Nginx Helper leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #261, ahead of Nginx Cache at #2,177. Over the last 7 days Nginx Helper climbed 2 places and Nginx Cache slipped 8 places. Nginx Helper has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 200K+ active installs against 10K+ for Nginx Cache. Downloads this week: Nginx Helper 6,443 and Nginx Cache 685. Ratings: Nginx Cache 4.6★ from 24 and Nginx Helper 4.4★ from 31 reviews.
| Metric | Nginx Cache | Nginx Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,177 ▼ 8 | #261 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 685 | 6,443 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (24) | 4.4★ (31) |
| Last updated | May 4, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.8 | 2.4.1 |
| Best rank on record | #2,160 | #261 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2014 | Sep 2012 |
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, Nginx Cache or Nginx Helper?
By active installs, Nginx Helper: 200K+ sites run it against 10K+ for Nginx Cache, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Nginx Cache or Nginx Helper?
Nginx Helper, at #261 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Nginx Cache at #2,177. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Nginx Cache or Nginx Helper 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.