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Apache HTTP Server vs nginx

Apache HTTP Server started first, in 1995, 9 years before nginx.

Apache HTTP Server 30y 290d since 1995 · Standing started first nginx 21y 348d since 2004 · Standing

Why Apache HTTP Server lasted

  • It named the dominant server of the first web, and shared hosting never fully left.
  • The Foundation is bigger than the daemon. That institution keeps the lights on.

Why nginx lasted

  • The config you paste when Apache feels like a museum.
  • It became the default reverse proxy. Defaults at that layer last decades.

Questions

Which is older, Apache HTTP Server or nginx?

Apache HTTP Server started first, in 1995, 9 years before nginx.

How long has Apache HTTP Server been running?

Apache HTTP Server has been up 30 years 290 days, since 1995-12-01.

How long has nginx been running?

nginx has been up 21 years 348 days, since 2004-10-04.

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