SQLite Cache vs Varnish/Nginx Proxy — WordPress

Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching vs SQLite Cache

Name: SQLite Cache
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching

5.0·10reviews·600+installs

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Field-level data

	SQLite Cache	Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching
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Description	1959 / 5000 chars39% used	2216 / 5000 chars44% used
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Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	andreyk	Razvan Stanga
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Feature comparison between SQLite Cache and Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching
Metric	SQLite Cache	Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching
Rating	4.0 ★	★ 5.0 ★
Total reviews	2	★ 10
Active installs	10+	600+
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Long-form description · keyword frequency

SQLite Cache

On first request to a given URL whole html code of a page is being stored in the SQLite database. On next requests to the same page WordPress core will not be loaded at all but the content of a page will be retrieved from the the SQLite storage therefore duration of PHP execution decreases in dozen of times. Many sites on the same webserver may use common SQLite storage. Compatible with WordPress Multisite. Requires PHP SQLite PDO. In comparison with plugins generating static html pages this plugin does not create multiple directories and html files but stores all generated pages in one file. Moreover, many wordpress sites on the same webserver may use common SQLite storage. Keeps 404, 301, 302, 304 HTTP statuses, optionally supports ETag, Expires, Content-Length, Content-Type (with charset) headers. As the cache script doesn’t load the WordPress core where does it save it’s settings? To get the plugin working you need to define the SQLite storage location in the index.php of the wordpress installation directory (note, not in wp-config.php but index.php). Besides of the SQLite file, this directory contains general settings file (compression setting) and a subfolder for per domain settings. In the admin area (plugin setting page) and to remember after deactivation where the cache located, litecache_path WordPress option is used. How the plugin handles URLs with and without `www.` prefix? The presence of www. prefix is defined in Settings – General. The plugin stores with_www parameter in domains/yourdomain.ini file in the cache directory and redirects requests correspondingly; these redirects are being processed before cache usage. Is it WordPress Multisite compatible? Yes, but for subdomains mode only (blogname.example.com), not for example.com/blogname. A superadmin of a multisite network has access to the first setting form (cache location), blog admins have access to the second form and purge form.

Top keywords

sqlite7×2.23%
wordpress7×2.23%
cache5×1.59%
php5×1.59%
file4×1.27%
page4×1.27%
settings4×1.27%
sqlite storage4×1.27%
storage4×1.27%
directory3×0.96%
form3×0.96%
html3×0.96%

Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching

Complete WordPress Varnish Cache 3.x/4.x/5.x and Nginx Proxy Cache integration. This plugin handles all integration with Varnish Cache and Nginx Proxy Cache. It was designed for high traffic websites. Main features admin interface, see screenshots console for manual purges, supports regular expressions so you can purge an entire folder or just a single file supports every type of Varnish Cache implementation, see screenshots for examples unlimited number of Varnish Cache servers use of custom headers when communicating with Varnish Cache does not interfere with other caching plugins, cloudflare, etc Varnish Cache configuration generator purge key method so you don’t need to setup ACLs debugging actively maintained You can control the following from the Varnish Caching admin panel : Enable/Disable caching Homepage cache TTL Cache TTL (for every other page) IPs/Hosts to clear cache to support every type of Varnish Cache implementation Override default TTL in posts/pages Purge key based PURGE Logged in cookie Debugging option console for precise manual purges This plugin also auto purges Varnish Cache / Nginx Proxy Cache when your site is modified. Varnish Caching sends a PURGE request to Varnish Cache / Nginx Proxy Cache when a page or post is modified. This occurs when editing, publishing, commenting or deleting an item, and when changing themes. Not all pages are purged every time, depending on your Varnish / Nginx Proxy Cache configuration. When a post, page, or custom post type is edited, or a new comment is added, only the following pages will purge: The front page The post/page edited Any categories or tags associated with the page Varnish Cache / Nginx Proxy Cache is a web application accelerator also known as a caching HTTP reverse proxy. You install it in front of any server that speaks HTTP and configure it to cache the contents. This plugin does not install Varnish/Nginx for you, nor does it configure Varnish/Nginx for WordPress. It’s expected you already did that on your own using the provided config files. Inspired from the following : https://wordpress.org/plugins/varnish-http-purge/ https://github.com/dreamhost/varnish-vcl-collection/

Top keywords

cache20×5.71%
varnish15×4.29%
varnish cache10×2.86%
nginx8×

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Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, SQLite Cache or Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching?

Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 10 reviews) compared to SQLite Cache (4.0★ from 2 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose SQLite Cache or Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching?

Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.0★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, SQLite Cache or Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching has the deeper published review base (10 vs 2), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

SQLite Cache typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (2 reviews). Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (10 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between SQLite Cache and Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching?

Migration support varies by app and category. SQLite Cache and Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from SQLite Cache" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching vs SQLite Cache

Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching

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2. Categories & rankings

SQLite Cache

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3. App details

Frequently asked

Which has better reviews, SQLite Cache or Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching?

Should I choose SQLite Cache or Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching?

Which is faster to set up, SQLite Cache or Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching?

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Can I migrate data between SQLite Cache and Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching?

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