# Hestia Nginx Cache

> Hestia Nginx Cache has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 9 reviews and 746 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 82/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Hestia Nginx Cache is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 82/100 on our health check.

**Purged the Nginx cache automatically after making website changes. Uses the new HestiaCP API, released in 1.6.0.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 19,071
- **Downloads (30 days):** 746 (-56.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 9 reviews
- **Health score:** 82/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 2.4.5.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 28, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.8+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Juniper (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/imjuniper/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hestia-nginx-cache/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | #74 | 458 |
| [flush](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/flush/) | #5 | 10 |
| [hestia](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hestia/) | #1 | 1 |
| [nginx](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nginx/) | #7 | 31 |
| [Purge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/purge/) | #7 | 40 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cache | #25 | 9,478 |
| flush | #12 | 1,029 |
| hestia | #1 | 59 |
| nginx | #3 | 945 |
| Purge | #28 | 1,208 |

## Version adoption

- 2.4: 97.3%
- 2.2: 2.7%

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

### Is Hestia Nginx Cache safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Hestia Nginx Cache is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 82/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Hestia Nginx Cache?
Hestia Nginx Cache is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 19,071 times since it launched in September 2021. It was downloaded 746 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Hestia Nginx Cache work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Hestia Nginx Cache up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.8 or newer.

### What PHP version does Hestia Nginx Cache need?
Hestia Nginx Cache requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Hestia Nginx Cache last updated?
The latest version, 2.4.5.1, was released on August 28, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Hestia Nginx Cache?
Hestia Nginx Cache is developed and maintained by Juniper.

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


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