How to Clear WordPress Cache

Clearing WordPress Cache:

WordPress caching is a common practice to improve website performance by storing static HTML files of your website’s content. However, sometimes you may need to clear the cache to see the latest changes on your site. Here’s how you can clear the cache in WordPress:

1. Clearing Browser Cache:

If you have made changes to your website and they are not reflecting, the first step is to clear your browser cache. This will ensure that you are viewing the most recent version of your website.

function flashify_clear_browser_cache() {
    echo '<a href="' . esc_url( admin_url( 'options-general.php?page=w3tc_dashboard#browsercache' ) ) . '" target="_blank">Clear Browser Cache</a>';
}
add_action( 'wp_footer', 'flashify_clear_browser_cache' );

2. Clearing WordPress Cache Plugin:

If you are using a caching plugin like W3 Total Cache or WP Super Cache, you can clear the cache directly from the plugin settings. Simply navigate to the plugin dashboard and look for an option to clear the cache.

function flashify_clear_cache_plugin() {
    if ( function_exists( 'w3tc_pgcache_flush' ) ) {
        w3tc_pgcache_flush();
    }
    if ( function_exists( 'wp_cache_clear_cache' ) ) {
        wp_cache_clear_cache();
    }
}
add_action( 'init', 'flashify_clear_cache_plugin' );

3. Clearing Server Cache:

Sometimes your hosting provider may have server-level caching enabled. In such cases, you may need to contact your hosting support to clear the server cache for your website.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your website cache is cleared, and you are viewing the most up-to-date version of your WordPress site.