# Varnish/Nginx Proxy Cachi… vs WP Super Cache

> Varnish/Nginx Proxy Cachi… vs WP Super Cache compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. WP Super Cache comes out ahead, winning 6 of 8 head-to-head checks against Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching.

**WP Super Cache comes out ahead, winning 6 of 8 head-to-head checks against Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching.** Choose Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching if you care most about download trend and rating. Choose WP Super Cache if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching | WP Super Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 600+ | 1M+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 697 | 878K ✅ |
| Download trend | +44% ✅ | -3.9% |
| Rating | 5/5 ✅ | 4.3/5 |
| Reviews | 10 | 1,346 ✅ |
| Health score | 39/100 | 91/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 7 years ago | 3 weeks ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 5.2.29 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 75% |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4+ | 7.4+ |
| First released | Nov 2015 | Nov 2007 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching or WP Super Cache?
WP Super Cache comes out ahead, winning 6 of 8 head-to-head checks against Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching. Choose Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching if you care most about download trend and rating. Choose WP Super Cache if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching more popular than WP Super Cache?
WP Super Cache is the more popular of the two with 1M+ active installs, compared with 600+ for Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching.

### Can I use Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching and WP Super Cache together?
Both plugins cover cache and caching, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching and WP Super Cache free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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