Flush Opcache with Varnish
v1.1.2by johnnyb · updated 8 years ago
Flush Opcache with Varnish automatically flushes the PHP Opcache when one of the "Empty Cache" buttons that Mika Epstein's excellent Va …
- Rank
- #42,274
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.8K
- 1,794 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Flush Opcache with Varnish at a glance
Flush Opcache with Varnish is a WordPress plugin by johnnyb with 10+ active installs, the #42,274 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.2 came out on Jan 14, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 12 plugins tagged “OPcache”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats28 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Flush Opcache with Varnish |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +16.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#42,274 · up 4,284 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #42,274 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #40,112 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #38,257 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #39,097 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #35,649 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #47,090 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #47,919 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #46,165 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #47,438 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #46,558 |
Growth %
Average +1.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #47438 → #39097
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- 5.5.0
- First released
- Dec 27, 2017
- Last updated
- Jan 14, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Flush Opcache with Varnish
How many websites use Flush Opcache with Varnish?
Flush Opcache with Varnish is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #42,274 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Flush Opcache with Varnish been downloaded?
1,794 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Flush Opcache with Varnish last updated?
Version 1.1.2 came out on Jan 14, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is Flush Opcache with Varnish compatible with the latest WordPress?
Flush Opcache with Varnish’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Flush Opcache with Varnish still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Flush Opcache with Varnish have?
No one has reviewed Flush Opcache with Varnish on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Flush Opcache with Varnish?
The plugins most like Flush Opcache with Varnish, by the tags they share, are Proxy Cache Purge (50K+), Docket Cache (20K+) and CLP Varnish Cache (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.8K |
| Author | johnnyb |
| First released | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Version | 1.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | 5.5.0 |
| Last updated | Jan 14, 2018 |
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