Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Nginx Cache currently ranks #2173 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2160, first reached on Jul 29, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 113 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 2% versus the month before (111/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.8, shipped on May 4, 2026 (166 days ago) — release #10 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #2173 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2175 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2169 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2165 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 75 |
| 2026-09-30 | 130 |
| 2026-08-31 | 119 |
| 2026-07-31 | 63 |
| 2026-06-30 | 93 |
| 2026-05-31 | 72 |
| 2026-04-30 | 42 |
| 2026-03-31 | 65 |
| 2026-02-28 | 15 |
| 2026-01-31 | 23 |
| 2025-12-31 | 38 |
| 2025-11-30 | 35 |
| 2025-10-31 | 293 |
| 2025-09-30 | 260 |
| 2025-08-31 | 229 |
| 2025-07-31 | 272 |
| 2025-06-30 | 307 |
| 2025-05-31 | 215 |
| 2025-04-30 | 303 |
| 2025-03-31 | 313 |
| 2025-02-28 | 278 |
| 2025-01-31 | 309 |
| 2024-12-31 | 257 |
| 2024-11-30 | 326 |
| 2024-10-31 | 273 |
| 2024-09-30 | 310 |
| 2024-08-31 | 262 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Till Krüss |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.8 |
| Versions released | 10 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-04 |
| Added to directory | 2014-11-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Purge the Nginx cache (FastCGI, Proxy, uWSGI) automatically when content changes or manually within WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Nginx Cache?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Nginx Cache?
As of October 17, 2026, Nginx Cache ranks #2173 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2160.
When was Nginx Cache last updated?
Nginx Cache was last updated on May 4, 2026 (version 1.0.8). It has shipped 10 releases in total.
Who makes Nginx Cache?
Nginx Cache is developed by Till Krüss. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2014.
