Nginx Cache vs Proxy Cache Purge
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
Proxy Cache Purge leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #779, ahead of Nginx Cache at #2,173. Over the last 7 days Proxy Cache Purge slipped 1 place and Nginx Cache climbed 2 places. Proxy Cache Purge has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 50K+ active installs against 10K+ for Nginx Cache. Downloads this week: Proxy Cache Purge 1,961 and Nginx Cache 689. Ratings: Nginx Cache 4.6★ from 24 and Proxy Cache Purge 4.4★ from 26 reviews.
| Metric | Nginx Cache | Proxy Cache Purge |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,173 ▲ 2 | #779 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 50K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 689 | 1,961 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (24) | 4.4★ (26) |
| Last updated | May 4, 2026 | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.8 | 5.12.3 |
| Best rank on record | #2,160 | #778 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2014 | Jul 2011 |
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 Proxy Cache Purge?
By active installs, Proxy Cache Purge: 50K+ sites run it against 10K+ for Nginx Cache, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Nginx Cache or Proxy Cache Purge?
Proxy Cache Purge, at #779 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 Proxy Cache Purge 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.