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Nginx Cache vs TNC Toolbox: Web Performance (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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TNC Toolbox: Web Performance

TNC Toolbox: Web Performance

5(4)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View TNC Toolbox: Web Performance

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, TNC Toolbox: Web Performance has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Nginx Cache leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Nginx Cache has accumulated 309K+ total downloads while TNC Toolbox: Web Performance has 30K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Nginx Cache
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TNC Toolbox: Web Performance5/5
Total Reviews
23Nginx Cache
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TNC Toolbox: Web Performance4
Active Installs
10K+Nginx Cache
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TNC Toolbox: Web Performance1.0K+
Total Downloads
309K+Nginx Cache
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TNC Toolbox: Web Performance30K+
Support Resolution
N/ANginx Cache
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance0%
Last Updated
1 year agoNginx Cache
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TNC Toolbox: Web Performance1 week ago
First Released
2014Nginx Cache
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance2023
Age
12 yearsNginx Cache
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance3 years
WP Requires
3.1+Nginx Cache
TNC Toolbox: Web Performancefalse+
PHP Requires
false+Nginx Cache
TNC Toolbox: Web Performancefalse+
Business Model
FreeNginx Cache
TNC Toolbox: Web PerformanceFree
Latest Version
1.0.7Nginx Cache
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance2.1.4

Rating Breakdown

Nginx Cache

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

TNC Toolbox: Web Performance

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
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.

TNC Toolbox: Web Performance Reviews

by crzyhrse

Works perfectly, and simply…

Thanks for this, works perfectly and simply…

by oiho

Simplicity at its finest

This is a fantastic tool that works as it should and gets out of the way – always keeping the cache clean when needed. Thank you!!!

by hefin

Getting cPanel and NGINX cache talking

cPanel dropped the ball not having a good tried and true away to clear the NGINX cache via WordPress. Many cPanel accounts primary run a wordpress site or more. Thanks for this developer stepping up

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nginx Cache or TNC Toolbox: Web Performance more popular?
Nginx Cache has 10K+ active installations while TNC Toolbox: Web Performance has 1.0K+. Nginx Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Nginx Cache or TNC Toolbox: Web Performance?
Nginx Cache has a 4.6/5 rating from 23 reviews, while TNC Toolbox: Web Performance has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Nginx Cache and TNC Toolbox: Web Performance free?
Nginx Cache is free and TNC Toolbox: Web Performance is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Nginx Cache or TNC Toolbox: Web Performance?
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 TNC Toolbox: Web Performance was last updated 1 week ago.

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