Automatic Cache Flusher for W3 Total Cache

This plugin flushes the W3 Total Cache after a plugin update.

Description

W3 Total Cache recommends clearing your cache after a (plugin) update to prevent cache conflicts. Currently, there is no setting that does this automatically for you. W3 Total Cache shows a banner with a 'clear cache' button after an update, but you need to click it yourself. What a waste of precious mouse clicks. Also, the banner 'solution' is not practical if you use 3rd party software to update your plugins, such as Installatron or ManageWP.

When you need this plugin

You need this plugin if you are looking for a simple, no-code solution for preventing cache conflicts with W3 Total Cache after a plugin update.

When you do not need this plugin

If you are familiar with child themes, then you can add some code to your child theme to achieve the same functionality:

function w3tc_flush_on_plugin_update( $upgrader_object, $options ) {
    if ( function_exists( 'w3tc_flush_all' ) ) {
        w3tc_flush_all();
        echo '<script>console.log("W3 Total Cache flushed.")</script>';
    } else {
        echo '<script>console.log("W3 Total Cache is not installed.")</script>';
    }
}
add_action( 'upgrader_process_complete', 'w3tc_flush_on_plugin_update', 10, 2 );

Privacy notices

This plugin does not:

• track users;
• write any user personal data to the database;
• send any data to external servers;
• use cookies.

Installation

After installing and activating, the plugin works automatically.

Support

Issues with 'Automatic Cache Flusher for W3 Total Cache' fall within the scope of the support, issues with W3 Total Cache do not. Please use the appropriate forums, issues on Github, or send an email.

Licence

This project is licensed under the GPL-3.0 license - see the LICENSE file for details.

Changelog

• v1.0.0 Stable version of the plugin.
• v1.0.1 Minor wording changes.