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Sunny
Automatically purge Cloudflare cache, including cache everything rules.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.2★ from 23
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 8 Jan 2018
- Added
- Jul 2014
- Requires WP
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- WP 4.9.31
- Requires PHP
- 7.0.0
- Downloads
- 32,009
Our analysis
AI-assistedSunny is a WordPress plugin designed to automatically purge Cloudflare cache, specifically targeting cache everything rules. It is aimed at developers and users familiar with web performance optimisation, as it requires a certain level of technical understanding to use effectively.
The plugin supports custom post types and offers features such as WP REST API support and a debugging tool to view cache status and related URLs for purging. It is important to note that the plugin is not intended for normal users, and users should read the documentation thoroughly before installation.
Best for: This plugin is suitable for developers and technically proficient users managing WordPress sites with Cloudflare integration.
What it does well
- ✓Automatically purges Cloudflare cache everything rules
- ✓Supports custom post types
- ✓Includes a debugging tool for cache management
- ✓Utilises the latest Cloudflare API v4
- ✓Dismissible admin notices promoting web development services
Where it falls short
- •Not suitable for normal users without technical knowledge
- •Admin notices may be seen as intrusive
- •Requires PHP 7.0.0 and has compatibility limitations
Verdict
Sunny provides a specific function for purging Cloudflare cache but requires a good understanding of web development to use effectively. It may not be suitable for all WordPress users.
From the developer
Tang Rufus's own description of Sunny, lightly tidied.
Automatically purge Cloudflare cache, including cache everything rules.
Warning!!!
This plugin is not for normal users! Read the whole readme and FAQ before installing.
Cloudflare cache everything rules breaks most WordPress dynamic functionalities:
- WordPress Nonces will be cached
- Forms must be loaded via AJAX unless you’re using the USD$ 200 Cloudflare plan. Learn more
Sunny shows a few admin notices in WP admin dashboard promoting the author’s web development services every 2 weeks.They are dismissible via the X button on the right corner. See faq for more info.This is a free plugin, free as in free of charge and in freedom. You can always remove those notices without breaking other parts of Sunny.
The next major release of Sunny(v3.0.0) will require:
- PHP 7.1
- WordPress 4.9
- Properly working WP Cron
Features
- Automatically purge Cloudflare
cache everythingrules’ caches - Use the latest Cloudflare API v4
- Support custom post type
- Hide admin bar from public-facing pages
- WP REST API support
- Extendable Laravel-like container
Debuggers
Go Sunny –> Debuggers, it shows:
- All related urls to be purged for a given post
- Show targeted urls which always be purged
Cache Statusof a given URL
How does Sunny different from Cloudflare’s official plugin?
At the time of writing, Cloudflare’s official plugin doesn’t purge cache everything rules’ caches. Here comes Sunny! Sunny focus on purging caches when needed.
Compatibility
Tagged as
platform
Cloudflare
audience
Developers
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