Proxy Cache Purge vs TNC Toolbox: Web Performance (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, TNC Toolbox: Web Performance has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Proxy Cache Purge leads in active installations (40K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Proxy Cache Purge has accumulated 2.2M+ total downloads while TNC Toolbox: Web Performance has 30K+. Proxy Cache Purge has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Proxy Cache Purge | TNC Toolbox: Web Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 26 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.2M+ | ◄ | 30K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 2 days ago | ◄ | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2023 | |
| Age | 15 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.9.0 | 2.1.4 |
Rating Breakdown
Proxy Cache Purge
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Proxy Cache Purge averaged approximately 2,509 daily downloads while TNC Toolbox: Web Performance averaged 84.
Recent Reviews
Proxy Cache Purge Reviews
Finally!
I had lot of problems with cache but this solved them! Thank you.
Simply Works
The plugin simply works even for all types of cache servers. Only one things bothers me about this plugin is its support for PHP 5.6+ where core itself doesn’t support upto php 7.1 while WordPress rec
Age Header Missing
Spent most of the day working on getting this working with a remote NGINX reverse proxy. The plug-in keeps complaining about no age header in the response. Google seems to suggest that etags and age
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance Reviews
Works perfectly, and simply…
Thanks for this, works perfectly and simply…
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!!!
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
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