CloudFlare Purge Plugin

This extension can purge the CloudFlare cache for the current page of your CloudFlare enabled website
What is CloudFlare Purge Plugin?
The 'CloudFlare Purge Plugin' is a handy tool designed for website owners who use CloudFlare CDN. This Chrome extension assists in the removal of cache from any webpage of your CloudFlare enabled website, providing quicker content updates and improved page load performance. It is simple to use; by setting up your CF email and API key in the options, you can purge the cache of any page or even the entire cache for the domain of your current tab. The tool is continually being updated to improve its functionality, usability, and compatibility.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.70 (30)
Version: 1.8.0 (Last updated: 2023-09-04)
Creation date: 2020-02-06
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • http://*/
  • https://*/
Size: 91.16K

Other platforms

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Extension summary

The Cloudflare purge plugin uses the Cloudflare API to purge any page of a website that serves its contents through the Cloudflare CDN. After you set your CF e-mail and API key in the options, you can purge the cache of any page of your CF enabled website. After version 1.3, you can purge the entire cache for the domain of your current tab.

Updates:

v 1.8.0: Migrated the extension to use Chrome Manifest V3 for improved security and better compatibility with Google Chrome. Added a list of all user owned cloudflare zones for the current API key on the options page.

v 1.7.0: Added the ability to have multiple Cloudflare tokens and select between different profiles. Fixed a bug with the domain parsing logic. Special thanks to the active members of the community for their great feedback.

v1.6.2: Refactored the way the extension makes asynchronous requests to the Cloudflare API to follow the Chrome safety requirements and use a background page.

v1.6.1: Added support for Cloudflare API Tokens. Please check https://www.cf-purge.com/token-setup.html to find out more.

v1.6.0: Rewrote the whole extension using the latest ECMA script 7 APIs. The extension executes code in a non-blocking manner. Refreshed the UI with a new design. The next version (1.6.1) will support the long awaited CloudFlare restricted API keys. Stay tuned.

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User reviews

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Pros
  • Makes emptying the cache much easier
  • Works well and is effective
  • Saves time by simplifying the process of purging cache
  • Users express appreciation with multiple 'Thank you' remarks
  • Positive sentiment about the plugin's functionality
Cons
  • Some users experience errors related to zone ID
  • Not functional for some users, with issues like access to 'check your browser' page
  • Negative sentiment towards CloudFlare as a company, impacting user opinions
Most mentioned
  • It just works
  • Amazing. Thank you
  • Excellent extension
  • Doesn't work at all
  • Makes using CloudFlare more pleasant
Recent reviews

this is good
by Fobos Lasname, 2024-06-03

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Extension safety

Risk impact

CloudFlare Purge Plugin requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

CloudFlare Purge Plugin has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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