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NGINX Cache Helper

Automatically clears NGINX FastCGI/Proxy Cache when content is updated.

by Cameron Stephen · github.com/pds-uk/nginx-cache-helper · website

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Install

No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:

wp plugin install https://github.com/pds-uk/nginx-cache-helper/archive/refs/heads/main.zip

Readme

NGINX Cache Helper

Description

NGINX Cache Helper is a WordPress plugin that automatically clears the NGINX FastCGI/Proxy cache whenever content is updated. It ensures that changes to posts, comments, plugins, and themes are immediately reflected on the frontend without needing manual intervention.

Features

  • Automatically clears NGINX cache when:
    • A post, page, or custom post type is published, updated, or deleted.
    • A comment is added, approved, unapproved, or deleted.
    • A plugin is activated or deactivated.
    • A theme is switched.
    • WordPress is updated.
    • A WooCommerce product is modified.
    • A WooCommerce order status changes.
  • Manual cache purging via a WordPress admin menu item.
  • Lightweight and optimised for performance.

Installation

Manual Installation

1. Download the plugin zip file or clone the repository.
2. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
3. Activate the plugin from the WordPress admin dashboard.

Composer Installation

composer require pds-uk/nginx-cache-helper

Read the full README on GitHub →