WP RSS Cache Flusher
v0.1by aaronr79 · updated 17 years ago
WP RSS Cache Flusher is a simple plugin for flushing the Magpie RSS cache from WordPress' database.
- Rank
- #41,718
- Up3,431 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3K
- 2,950 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP RSS Cache Flusher at a glance
WP RSS Cache Flusher is a WordPress plugin by aaronr79 with 10+ active installs, the #41,718 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.1 came out on Jul 10, 2009, more than 17 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.8. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “magpie”. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats38 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP RSS Cache Flusher |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · -12.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#41,718 · down 6,750 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #41,718 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #45,149 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #48,305 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #43,954 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #47,371 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #43,931 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #39,122 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #45,054 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #34,968 |
Growth %
Average -1.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -18.75% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.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.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 2.8
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 5, 2009
- Last updated
- Jul 10, 2009
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP RSS Cache Flusher
How many websites use WP RSS Cache Flusher?
WP RSS Cache Flusher 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 #41,718 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP RSS Cache Flusher been downloaded?
2,950 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP RSS Cache Flusher last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Jul 10, 2009 (17 years ago).
Is WP RSS Cache Flusher compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP RSS Cache Flusher’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.8, 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 RSS Cache Flusher still maintained?
Its last release was 17 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP RSS Cache Flusher have?
No one has reviewed WP RSS Cache Flusher on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP RSS Cache Flusher?
The plugins most like WP RSS Cache Flusher, by the tags they share, are WP-Optimize (1M+), WP Fastest Cache (1M+) and WP Super Cache (1M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3K |
| Author | aaronr79 |
| First released | Jul 5, 2009 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 10, 2009 |
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