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Nginx Cache Controller 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 Controller

Nginx Cache Controller

4.7(15)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years 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 Controller leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Nginx Cache Controller has accumulated 281K+ total downloads while TNC Toolbox: Web Performance has 30K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Nginx Cache Controller
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TNC Toolbox: Web Performance5/5
Total Reviews
15Nginx Cache Controller
◄
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance4
Active Installs
1.0K+Nginx Cache Controller
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance1.0K+
Total Downloads
281K+Nginx Cache Controller
◄
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance30K+
Support Resolution
N/ANginx Cache Controller
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance0%
Last Updated
3 years agoNginx Cache Controller
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TNC Toolbox: Web Performance1 week ago
First Released
2011Nginx Cache Controller
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance2023
Age
15 yearsNginx Cache Controller
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance3 years
WP Requires
3.4+Nginx Cache Controller
TNC Toolbox: Web Performancefalse+
PHP Requires
false+Nginx Cache Controller
TNC Toolbox: Web Performancefalse+
Business Model
FreeNginx Cache Controller
TNC Toolbox: Web PerformanceFree
Latest Version
3.3.4Nginx Cache Controller
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance2.1.4

Rating Breakdown

Nginx Cache Controller

4.7/5(15 reviews)
5
87%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
7%

TNC Toolbox: Web Performance

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Nginx Cache Controller Reviews

by Junko Nukaga

Nice plugin

It is great to be attentive the cache control. Thanks.

by paulalexandru

It works perfect for me

I made some tests and it does exactly what I want. Thank you a lot

by fabiomontefuscolo

It works

Nice work! Thank you very much.

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 Controller or TNC Toolbox: Web Performance more popular?
Nginx Cache Controller has 1.0K+ active installations while TNC Toolbox: Web Performance has 1.0K+. TNC Toolbox: Web Performance is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Nginx Cache Controller or TNC Toolbox: Web Performance?
Nginx Cache Controller has a 4.7/5 rating from 15 reviews, while TNC Toolbox: Web Performance has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Nginx Cache Controller and TNC Toolbox: Web Performance free?
Nginx Cache Controller 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 Controller 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 Controller was last updated 3 years ago and TNC Toolbox: Web Performance was last updated 1 week ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.