# Rewrite Flush Button

> Rewrite Flush Button has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 94 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Rewrite Flush Button shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**It was brought to my attention shortly after releasing this plugin that WordPress automatically flushes rewrite rules when you visit WP-Admin > Settings > Permalinks. Ingenious, right? So don’t bother installing it, but…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 5,555
- **Downloads (30 days):** 94 (+20.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 10, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Shaun Scovil (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sscovil/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/rewrite-flush-button/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,659 |
| [flush](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/flush/) | #7 | 9 |
| [permalink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/permalink/) | #42 | 134 |
| [rewrite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rewrite/) | #4 | 26 |
| [troubleshooting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/troubleshooting/) | #5 | 59 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| flush | >100 | 1,013 |
| permalink | >100 | 3,612 |
| rewrite | >100 | 3,490 |
| troubleshooting | >100 | 1,894 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Oct 12, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Rewrite Flush Button safe to use in 2026?
Rewrite Flush Button shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Rewrite Flush Button?
Rewrite Flush Button is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,555 times since it launched in June 2013. It was downloaded 94 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Rewrite Flush Button work with WordPress 7.1?
Rewrite Flush Button is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Rewrite Flush Button last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on June 10, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Rewrite Flush Button?
Rewrite Flush Button is developed and maintained by Shaun Scovil.

### What are the best alternatives to Rewrite Flush Button?
The most popular alternatives to Rewrite Flush Button are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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