# Nginx Cache Purge Preload

> Nginx Cache Purge Preload has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 560 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 65/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Nginx Cache Purge Preload is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 65/100 on our health check.

**Nginx cache purge and preload for WordPress (FastCGI, Proxy, SCGI, uWSGI), plus a live Fail2Ban dashboard with attack maps and abuse reports.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 6,908
- **Downloads (30 days):** 560 (+152.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 65/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.1.8
- **Last updated:** Oct 6, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Hasan CALISIR (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/psauxit/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/fastcgi-cache-purge-and-preload-nginx/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | >100 | 458 |
| [fail2ban](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fail2ban/) | #8 | 10 |
| [nginx](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nginx/) | #13 | 31 |
| [preload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/preload/) | #10 | 39 |
| [Purge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/purge/) | #11 | 40 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cache | #60 | 9,478 |
| fail2ban | #6 | 41 |
| nginx | #7 | 945 |
| preload | #8 | 517 |
| Purge | #6 | 1,208 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Super Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-super-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.3/5 (1,346) | Sep 30, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,227) | Oct 10, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-optimize/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (2,616) | Sep 21, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 4 | [SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speedycache/) | 500K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Oct 8, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Breeze Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breeze/) | 300K+ | 3.6/5 (133) | Oct 13, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 6 | [OMGF / GDPR/DSGVO Compliant, Faster Google Fonts. Easy.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/host-webfonts-local/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (213) | Oct 19, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Jetpack Boost – Website Speed, Performance and Critical CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-boost/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (611) | Oct 8, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 8 | [Aruba HiSpeed Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aruba-hispeed-cache/) | 100K+ | 3/5 (10) | Sep 22, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [Cache Enabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cache-enabler/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (139) | Sep 27, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [NitroPack – Performance, Page Speed & Cache Plugin for Core Web Vitals, CDN & Image Optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nitropack/) | 90K+ | 4.3/5 (311) | Sep 25, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nginx Cache Purge Preload free?
Yes. Nginx Cache Purge Preload is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Nginx Cache Purge Preload safe to use in 2026?
Nginx Cache Purge Preload is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 65/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Nginx Cache Purge Preload?
Nginx Cache Purge Preload is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,908 times since it launched in June 2024. It was downloaded 560 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Nginx Cache Purge Preload work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Nginx Cache Purge Preload up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.5 or newer.

### What PHP version does Nginx Cache Purge Preload need?
Nginx Cache Purge Preload requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Nginx Cache Purge Preload last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.8, was released on October 6, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes Nginx Cache Purge Preload?
Nginx Cache Purge Preload is developed and maintained by Hasan CALISIR.

### What are the best alternatives to Nginx Cache Purge Preload?
The most popular alternatives to Nginx Cache Purge Preload are WP Super Cache (1M+ installs), WP Fastest Cache (1M+ installs) and WP-Optimize (1M+ installs).


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