Ron Rennick

<p>A flexible and customizable event driven cache purge plugin to work in conjuction with Nginx configured as a front end proxy to a WordPress install. For use with either single WP sites or in a WP network. If you have a single WP site without custom post types or mobile support the <a href="https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/nginx-proxy-cache-purge/" rel="ugc">Nginx Proxy Cache Plugin</a> is simpler and will probably meet your needs.</p>
<p><em>Features</em></p>
<ul>
<li>purge home, posts, blog page, feeds</li>
<li>enable comment triggered purge via a filter</li>
<li>purge taxonomy archives</li>
<li>processing specific to post type and status</li>
<li>7 filters for customizing purge behavior (see guide under Installation tab)</li>
<li>on demand purge post action link</li>
<li>mobile caching support</li>
<li>auto detects WPtouch/WPtouch Pro for mobile cache purging</li>
<li>works in both networks and single sites</li>
<li>includes <code>ranpcp_purge_urls( $array_of_urls )</code> function for custom purging by other plugins</li>
</ul>
<p>This plugin was written by <a href="http://ronandandrea.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Ron Rennick</a> in collaboration with the <a href="http://umw.edu/" rel="nofollow ugc">University of Mary Washington</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://wpebooks.com/free-plugins/network-nginx-proxy-cache-purge/" rel="nofollow ugc">Plugin Page</a></p>


Network Nginx Proxy Cache Purge

Event driven and on demand Nginx front end proxy cache purge utility.

Mark Nokes

<p>Instantly speed up your WordPress site with simple, lightweight gzip caching. Many users see faster Time to First Byte (TTFB) and reduced server load immediately after activation.</p>
<p>Cache Using Gzip is designed for users who want <strong>noticeable performance improvements</strong> without dealing with complex caching settings or bloated plugins. Activate it and enjoy faster page loads with minimal configuration.</p>
<p>Most caching plugins try to do everything. Cache Using Gzip focuses on doing <strong>one thing well</strong> — serving fast, gzipped cached pages.</p>
<h3>Why use Cache Using Gzip?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Faster page load times on the front end</li>
<li>Simple setup — no technical knowledge required</li>
<li>Lightweight and minimal</li>
<li>Works with Apache and Nginx</li>
<li>Ideal for beginners, bloggers, and shared hosting</li>
<li>Immediate performance improvements after activation</li>
</ul>
<h3>How it works</h3>
<p>The plugin generates static, gzipped versions of your pages and serves them directly to visitors, reducing file size and server processing for faster responses.</p>
<p>No confusing options. No unnecessary features.</p>
<h3>Free version features</h3>
<ul>
<li>One-click caching</li>
<li>Gzip compression support</li>
<li>Static page caching</li>
<li>Compatible with most WordPress themes</li>
<li>Clean, simple admin interface</li>
</ul>
<h3>Premium version (optional)</h3>
<p>Upgrade to the premium version if you need more advanced control, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Advanced caching rules and exclusions</li>
<li>Additional performance optimizations</li>
<li>Priority support</li>
<li>Extra features for growing sites</li>
</ul>
<p>The free version delivers real value on its own — upgrade only when you need more control.</p>
<h3>Server compatibility</h3>
<ul>
<li>Apache (.htaccess)</li>
<li>Nginx (configuration snippets provided)</li>
</ul>
<p>Clear setup instructions are included.</p>
<h3>Who is this plugin for?</h3>
<ul>
<li>WordPress beginners</li>
<li>Bloggers and small business websites</li>
<li>Users on shared hosting</li>
<li>Anyone overwhelmed by complex caching plugins</li>
<li>Site owners who want fast results with minimal effort</li>
</ul>
<p>If Cache Using Gzip helps speed up your site, please consider leaving a review. It really helps the project grow.</p>


Cache Using Gzip

Lightweight WordPress caching with gzip compression for faster page loads — no complicated settings.

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