# Flush Permalinks Button

> Flush Permalinks Button has 30+ active installs and 62 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Flush Permalinks Button shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**A plugin to add a button to flush permalinks in WordPress admin bar.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 4,458
- **Downloads (30 days):** 62 (-4.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Nov 24, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.4.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.7+, PHP 7.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ashar Irfan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mrasharirfan/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/flush-permalinks-button/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [flush](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/flush/) | #9 | 10 |
| [permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/permalinks/) | #36 | 67 |
| [rewrites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rewrites/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| flush | #91 | 1,031 |
| permalinks | >100 | 3,702 |
| rewrites | >100 | 3,564 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP OPcache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flush-opcache/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (20) | Oct 3, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Server-Side Cache AutoPurge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/server-side-cache-autopurge/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Jun 15, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 3 | [Nginx Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nginx-cache/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (24) | May 4, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 4 | [Purge Varnish Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/purge-varnish/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (10) | Jun 2, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 5 | [Hestia Nginx Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hestia-nginx-cache/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (9) | Aug 28, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 6 | [Clear cache for Timber](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clear-cache-for-timber/) | 500+ | — | Feb 15, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 7 | [Rewrite Flush Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rewrite-flush-button/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 10, 2013 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [Clear OPcache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clear-opcache/) | 80+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 7, 2019 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [Permapilot – Automatic Permalink Refresh](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/permapilot/) | <10 | — | Oct 15, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flush Permalinks Button free?
Yes. Flush Permalinks Button is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Flush Permalinks Button safe to use in 2026?
Flush Permalinks Button shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Flush Permalinks Button?
Flush Permalinks Button is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,458 times since it launched in June 2021. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Flush Permalinks Button work with WordPress 7.1?
Flush Permalinks Button is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Flush Permalinks Button need?
Flush Permalinks Button requires PHP 7.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Flush Permalinks Button last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on November 24, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Flush Permalinks Button?
Flush Permalinks Button is developed and maintained by Ashar Irfan.

### What are the best alternatives to Flush Permalinks Button?
The most popular alternatives to Flush Permalinks Button are WP OPcache (10K+ installs), Server-Side Cache AutoPurge (10K+ installs) and Nginx Cache (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flush-permalinks-button/ · Generated 2026-10-20 09:02 UTC by PageForge