Active installs
200K+
0.1% of tracked installs
Rank
#277
Peak #277
Downloads / day
883
prev 843
Downloads (7d)
5,259
All-time downloads
6.2M
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Nginx Helper currently ranks #277 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 678 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v2.3.5, shipped on Aug 21, 2025 (352 days ago) — release #50 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | rtCamp |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.3.5 |
| Versions released | 50 |
| Last updated | 2025-08-21 |
| Added to directory | 2012-09-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Cleans nginx's fastcgi/proxy cache or redis-cache whenever a post is edited/published. Also does a few more things.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nginx Helper a free plugin?
Yes — Nginx Helper is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Nginx Helper?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is Nginx Helper?
As of August 8, 2026, Nginx Helper ranks #277 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Nginx Helper last updated?
Nginx Helper was last updated on August 21, 2025 (version 2.3.5). It has shipped 50 releases in total.
Who makes Nginx Helper?
Nginx Helper is developed by rtCamp. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2012.
