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Nginx Cache vs Flush Permalinks Button (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Nginx Cache

Nginx Cache

4.6(23)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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VS
Flush Permalinks Button

Flush Permalinks Button

0(0)

50 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View Flush Permalinks Button

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Nginx Cache has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 23 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Nginx Cache has accumulated 309K+ total downloads while Flush Permalinks Button has 4.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Nginx Cache
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Flush Permalinks ButtonN/A
Total Reviews
23Nginx Cache
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Flush Permalinks Button0
Active Installs
10K+Nginx Cache
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Flush Permalinks Button50
Total Downloads
309K+Nginx Cache
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Flush Permalinks Button4.1K+
Support Resolution
N/ANginx Cache
Flush Permalinks ButtonN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoNginx Cache
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Flush Permalinks Button2 years ago
First Released
2014Nginx Cache
Flush Permalinks Button2021
Age
12 yearsNginx Cache
Flush Permalinks Button5 years
WP Requires
3.1+Nginx Cache
Flush Permalinks Button5.7+
PHP Requires
false+Nginx Cache
Flush Permalinks Button7.3+
Business Model
FreeNginx Cache
Flush Permalinks ButtonFree
Latest Version
1.0.7Nginx Cache
Flush Permalinks Button1.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Nginx Cache

4.6/5(23 reviews)
5
83%
4
9%
3
0%
2
0%
1
9%

Flush Permalinks Button

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Nginx Cache Reviews

by E-Liquids UK

Another Outstanding Plugin

Another outstanding plugin from same developer who created Redis Object Cache Pro! The plugin is lightweight and effective for purging nginx cache, teaming this plugin with “syncthing” allows us to cl

by imissit

Works with 6.5.3

Best plugin I’ve ever come across. Does the job, for free, asks nothing in return, and is insanely minimal. Till is a legend.

by keysuck

Don’t be fooled by lack of updates

This plugin is the ONLY one that actually purges FastCGI cache without any impact to the website.

Flush Permalinks Button Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nginx Cache or Flush Permalinks Button more popular?
Nginx Cache has 10K+ active installations while Flush Permalinks Button has 50. Nginx Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Nginx Cache or Flush Permalinks Button?
Nginx Cache has a 4.6/5 rating from 23 reviews, while Flush Permalinks Button has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Nginx Cache and Flush Permalinks Button free?
Nginx Cache is free and Flush Permalinks Button is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Nginx Cache or Flush Permalinks Button?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Nginx Cache was last updated 1 year ago and Flush Permalinks Button was last updated 2 years ago.

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