Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- The Cache Purger currently ranks #6283 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #6273, first reached on Oct 26, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 22 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 50% versus the month before (44/day).
- The latest release, v2.3.59, shipped on Sep 2, 2026 (56 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | #6283 |
| 2026-09-30 | #6443 |
| 2026-08-31 | #6510 |
| 2026-07-31 | #6448 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 1,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | 29 |
| 2026-09-30 | 26 |
| 2026-08-31 | 27 |
| 2026-07-31 | 25 |
| 2026-06-30 | 27 |
| 2026-05-31 | 17 |
| 2026-04-30 | 23 |
| 2026-03-31 | 31 |
| 2026-02-28 | 14 |
| 2026-01-31 | 11 |
| 2025-12-31 | 10 |
| 2025-11-30 | 17 |
| 2025-10-31 | 19 |
| 2025-09-30 | 22 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Kevin Pirnie |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.3.59 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-02 |
| Added to directory | 2021-10-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Automatically purge every server-side cache on your WordPress site — plugins, hosting environments, PHP, memory stores, and CDNs — all from one place.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use The Cache Purger?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is The Cache Purger?
As of October 27, 2026, The Cache Purger ranks #6283 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #6273.
When was The Cache Purger last updated?
The Cache Purger was last updated on September 2, 2026 (version 2.3.59). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes The Cache Purger?
The Cache Purger is developed by Kevin Pirnie. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2021.
