WP Clear RSS Cache
v1.1by mdjekic · updated 14 years ago
A simple WP action to clear the RSS widget cashe.
- Rank
- #13,190
- Down49 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 166
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.3K
- 7,254 all-time
- Rating
- 1.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Clear RSS Cache at a glance
WP Clear RSS Cache is a WordPress plugin by mdjekic with 100+ active installs, the #13,190 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 25% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1 came out on Dec 2, 2012, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 20 plugins tagged “clear”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats90 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Clear RSS Cache |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 167 · -8.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 183 |
Rank over time
#13,190 · up 63 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #13,190 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,141 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,150 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,194 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,138 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,150 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,128 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,136 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,123 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,136 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,177 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,227 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,270 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,253 |
Growth %
Average -0.76% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.60% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.29% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
1.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 21, 2012
- Last updated
- Dec 2, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Clear RSS Cache
How many websites use WP Clear RSS Cache?
WP Clear RSS Cache is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,190 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Clear RSS Cache been downloaded?
7,254 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was WP Clear RSS Cache last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Dec 2, 2012 (13 years ago).
Is WP Clear RSS Cache compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Clear RSS Cache’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 WP Clear RSS Cache still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Clear RSS Cache have?
1.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Clear RSS Cache?
The plugins most like WP Clear RSS Cache, by the tags they share, are Clear Cache for Me (40K+), WP-Optimize (1M+) and WP Fastest Cache (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
1.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 100%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 1.1.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 166 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 1.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 7.3K |
| Author | mdjekic |
| First released | Oct 21, 2012 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 2, 2012 |
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