Title: FastCGI Cache for Ploi Author: Filipe Seabra Published: July 8, 2026 Last modified: July 8, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/fastcgi-cache-for-ploi/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3599671) ![](https://ps.w.org/fastcgi-cache-for-ploi/assets/icon.svg?rev=3599671) # FastCGI Cache for Ploi By [Filipe Seabra](https://profiles.wordpress.org/filiprimo/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/fastcgi-cache-for-ploi.1.0.0.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fastcgi-cache-for-ploi/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fastcgi-cache-for-ploi/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fastcgi-cache-for-ploi/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fastcgi-cache-for-ploi/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fastcgi-cache-for-ploi/) ## Description FastCGI Cache for Ploi keeps your Ploi-hosted site fast _and_ fresh. When you publish or update content, it calls the Ploi API to flush your site’s Nginx FastCGI cache automatically, so visitors never see stale pages — and you never have to purge by hand. **What it does** * Flushes the FastCGI cache automatically on the events you choose: post publish/ update, post deletion, comments, theme switch, Customizer saves, and navigation- menu changes. * Coalesces bursts of changes into a single flush so a bulk edit doesn’t hammer the API. * One-click **Flush now** button for manual purges. * A **Recent flushes** log so you can see what triggered each flush and whether it succeeded. * Stores your Ploi API token encrypted at rest. **How it works** Connect the plugin to Ploi with a Ploi API token, pick the server and site to target, and choose which events should trigger a flush. From then on it runs in the background. This plugin requires a third-party service (the Ploi API) to function — see the _External services_ section below. ### External services This plugin connects to the **Ploi API** (https://ploi.io), a third-party service, to flush your site’s Nginx FastCGI cache. This connection is required for the plugin to do its job. **When data is sent to Ploi** * When you click **Connect** — to validate your token and list your servers. * When you select a server — to list that server’s sites. * When a flush runs — either automatically (on a content change you enabled) or manually (the **Flush now** button). **What data is sent to Ploi** * Your **Ploi API token** — sent as an authorization header on every request. * The **server ID** and **site ID** you selected — sent in the request URL when listing sites and when flushing. * The **flush request** itself — an instruction to purge the selected site’s FastCGI cache. No post content, personal data, or visitor information is sent to Ploi. Requests are made to `https://ploi.io/api/...`. Your use of the Ploi service is governed by Ploi’s legal terms: * Terms of Service: https://ploi.io/terms-of-service * Privacy Policy: https://ploi.io/privacy-policy ### Source code & build The compiled admin assets in `public/build/` are minified. The complete, human-readable source (front-end included) and the build steps live in the plugin’s public repository: https://github.com/filipecsweb/wp-plugin-fastcgi-cache-for-ploi ### Disclaimer Ploi is a trademark of its respective owner. This plugin is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ploi. ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin to `/wp-content/plugins/fastcgi-cache-for-ploi/`, or install it from the **Plugins Add New** screen in your WordPress admin. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu. 3. Go to **Settings FastCGI Cache**. 4. Paste a **Ploi API token** (create one at https://ploi.io/profile/api-keys) and click **Connect**. A valid token is saved (encrypted) automatically. 5. Choose the **server** and **site** whose FastCGI cache should be flushed. 6. Pick which **events** should trigger an automatic flush, then click **Save settings**. **Optional, recommended:** define a dedicated encryption key in `wp-config.php` so the stored token is encrypted with a key independent of your database: ``` define( 'FASTCGI_CACHE_FOR_PLOI_KEY', 'a-long-random-string' ); ``` ## FAQ ### Do I need a Ploi account? Yes. This plugin flushes the FastCGI cache of a site managed by Ploi (https://ploi. io), so you need a Ploi account, a Ploi-managed server/site with FastCGI caching enabled, and a Ploi API token. ### Where do I get a Ploi API token? In your Ploi account under **Profile API keys** (https://ploi.io/profile/api-keys). Create a key, give it a recognizable name (for example “FastCGI Cache — yourdomain. com”), and paste it into the plugin’s Connection card. ### A flush fails with an error about caching not being enabled. What’s wrong? Ploi can only flush FastCGI cache for a site that has it enabled. Enable FastCGI caching for the site in Ploi, then try again. ### Is my API token stored securely? Yes. The token is encrypted at rest and is never displayed again after it is saved. For the strongest protection, define `FASTCGI_CACHE_FOR_PLOI_KEY` in `wp-config. php` (see Installation) so the encryption key is independent of your database. ### Can I flush the cache manually? Yes — use the **Flush now** button on the settings screen. ### Does it slow down my site? No. Flushes happen via a background request to the Ploi API after content changes; they do not block your visitors, and bursts of changes are coalesced into a single flush. ### How do I stop the plugin from contacting Ploi? Click **Disconnect** on the settings screen to remove the saved token, or deactivate/ uninstall the plugin. With no token saved, the plugin makes no requests to Ploi. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “FastCGI Cache for Ploi” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Filipe Seabra ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/filiprimo/) [Translate “FastCGI Cache for Ploi” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/fastcgi-cache-for-ploi) ### Interested in development? 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