Nginx Helper is a free WordPress plugin by rtCamp with 200K+ active installs, ranked #259 among the most popular WordPress plugins today. It is rated 4.4/5 from 31 reviews and has been downloaded 6.5M times. The latest version 2.4.1 was released on September 9, 2026.
200K+Active installs0.08% of tracked installs
#259RankPeak #257
827Downloads / dayprev 760
2.7K7-day downloads
6.5MAll-time downloads
4Days tracked0 in top 50
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Highlights
- Ranks in the top 62.4% of all tracked plugins.
- Best position recorded: #257.
- Last updated 2 months ago.
- Next install milestone: next 300K+.
Trend explorer
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Monthly readings
| Month | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | #259 | ▼ 2 |
| October 2026 | #257 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 200K | — |
| October 2026 | 200K | — |
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- Author
- rtCamp
- Version
- 2.4.1
- Last updated
- September 9, 2026
- Added
- September 28, 2012
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Requires PHP
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- First tracked
- October 30, 2026
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Description
Cleans nginx's fastcgi/proxy cache or redis-cache whenever a post is edited/published. Also does a few more things.
FAQ
How many sites use Nginx Helper?
Nginx Helper has 200K+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is Nginx Helper?
It is currently ranked #259 among tracked plugins, with a peak of #257.
When was Nginx Helper last updated?
The latest version (2.4.1) was released on September 9, 2026.
Who develops Nginx Helper?
Nginx Helper is developed by rtCamp.
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