Nginx Helper: installs, ratings and growth stats
By rtCamp · Rank #252
Nginx Helper is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 200K+. Rating: 4.4 out of 5 from 31 ratings. HostList snapshots installs, ratings, and support signals so you can see freshness and direction, then follow the hosting links below for WordPress and stack-fit guidance. Active installs are ranges published by WordPress.org, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only. This page is a hosting-support resource, not a paid plugin ranking.
Over the last 90 days with download data, WordPress.org recorded about 90,670 downloads for Nginx Helper. Public support resolution sits at 0%. HostList install rank: #252. Use the charts below for direction, then pick hosting that matches the plugin's cache, PHP, and ecommerce needs.
Cleans nginx's fastcgi/proxy cache or redis-cache whenever a post is edited/published. Also does a few more things.
Install trend
200K+ active installs, unchanged since 19 July 2026. WordPress.org reports installs in rounded buckets, so this figure only moves when the plugin crosses a bucket boundary.
Daily downloads
Exact daily download counts from WordPress.org (not install buckets).
Technical details
- Tested up to WordPress 6.8.8
- Requires PHP false
- Last updated 8 September 2026
- Added to WordPress.org 2012-09-28
- View on WordPress.org
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FAQ
How many sites use Nginx Helper?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 200K+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is Nginx Helper actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 8 September 2026. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.
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Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.