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Nginx Cache
Purge the Nginx cache (FastCGI, Proxy, uWSGI) automatically when content changes or manually within WordPress. Requirements: The Filesystem API needs to function without asking for credentials. Nginx and PHP need to run under the same user, or PHP’s user needs write access to Nginx’s cache path.
PricingFree downloadThe WordPress.org download is free. Pro versions, add-ons or external services may cost extra.
CompatibilityRequires WordPress 3.1.
SourceWordPress plugins · Nov 6, 2026
01 / Source details
Purge the Nginx cache (FastCGI, Proxy, uWSGI) automatically when content changes or manually within WordPress.
Requirements:
- The Filesystem API needs to function without asking for credentials.
- Nginx and PHP need to run under the same user, or PHP’s user needs write access to Nginx’s cache path.
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02 / Source details
For detailed installation instructions, please read the standard installation procedure for WordPress plugins .
- 01Install and activate plugin.
- 02Enter “Cache Zone Path” under Tools -> Nginx .
- 03Done.
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