Nginx Cache vs Server-Side Cache AutoPurge
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
Server-Side Cache AutoPurge leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,827, ahead of Nginx Cache at #2,173. Over the last 7 days Server-Side Cache AutoPurge climbed 2 places and Nginx Cache climbed 2 places. Nginx Cache has the largest install base: 10K+ active installs against 10K+ for Server-Side Cache AutoPurge. Downloads this week: Nginx Cache 689 and Server-Side Cache AutoPurge 235. Ratings: Nginx Cache 4.6★ from 24 and Server-Side Cache AutoPurge 4.2★ from 5 reviews.
| Metric | Nginx Cache | Server-Side Cache AutoPurge |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,173 ▲ 2 | #1,827 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 689 | 235 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (24) | 4.2★ (5) |
| Last updated | May 4, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.8 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #2,160 | #1,827 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2014 | Dec 2020 |
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.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Nginx Cache or Server-Side Cache AutoPurge?
By active installs, Nginx Cache: 10K+ sites run it against 10K+ for Server-Side Cache AutoPurge, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Nginx Cache or Server-Side Cache AutoPurge?
Server-Side Cache AutoPurge, at #1,827 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 Nginx Cache or Server-Side Cache AutoPurge 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.