Live from WordPress.org · Oct 16, 2026
Best Varnish Cache Plugins for WordPress
4 plugins are tagged “varnish cache” on WordPress.org. We rank them by active installs and score every one on update freshness, compatibility, ratings and support — so you can pick a safe one in seconds. The most popular right now is CLP Varnish Cache with 10K+ active installs.
| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
CLP Varnish Cache
CLP Varnish Cache lets you configure the cache lifetime, paths, and parameters to exclude…
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10K+ |
| 2 |
Varnish WordPress
This plugin enables you to use the Varnish cache with WordPress, designed for high…
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70+ |
| 3 |
Smart Varnish
Varnish cache bypass plugin.
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10+ |
| 4 |
Is Varnish Working?
Test your wordpress url to see if it contains the Varnish Cache HTTP headers
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10+ |
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Plugins are ordered the way WordPress.org ranks them for this category. Next to each one you’ll see its health score, so a popular-but-neglected option never sneaks into your stack.
- 25 Update freshness
- 20 Works with the latest WordPress
- 25 Rating, weighted by review count
- 15 Support threads resolved
- 15 Active installs
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What is the most popular varnish cache plugin for WordPress?
CLP Varnish Cache is the most popular varnish cache plugin with 10K+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many varnish cache plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 4 plugins tagged “varnish cache” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Are these varnish cache plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 4 varnish cache plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.
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