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MainWP Cache Control changelog

Release notes for every version we have on record, newest first.

Latest 5.3 13 versions Since Aug 2023

Undated 8 versions

5.3 Latest 1 new1 improved4 fixed
New
  • Site cache status ability for the MainWP Abilities API, reporting a child site's detected cache solution, last reported purge, and auto-purge configuration.
Improved
  • Improved Cloudflare enablement handling when no applicable settings are configured.
Fixed
  • Strengthened cache purge authorization, site validation, mixed-result reporting, and bulk-run reliability.
  • Reading a Cloudflare key saved by an older extension version no longer deletes it during migration to encrypted storage, and bearer token reads leave the stored key untouched.
  • A failed credential save or delete can no longer leave the stored Cloudflare key or token undecryptable; the old key file is kept until the new value is confirmed stored.
  • Bulk purge runs keep per-site results separate and keep retry available after mixed or failed outcomes.
5.1 5 new3 improved1 fixed
New
  • Warning message during bulk site operations when no supported cache-purge target is detected.
  • Credential mode toggle for switching between Cloudflare email/API key authentication and bearer token authentication.
  • Per-site Cloudflare override mode to use site-specific credentials instead of global settings.
  • Cloudflare authentication method selection for choosing between email/API key and API token authentication.
  • Cloudflare credential validation with clear error messaging.
Improved
  • Improved cache control log display with clearer status rendering and formatting.
  • Refactored internal API credential handling for improved flexibility.
  • Optimized plugin initialization timing to improve compatibility and reliability within the WordPress environment.
Fixed
  • Improved detection and handling of cache purge responses to more accurately show per-site support and purge results.
5.0.3 3 improved2 fixed
Improved
  • Styled the Domain Monitors table to align with the latest MainWP Dashboard design standards.
  • Updated knowledgebase URLs to point to the new documentation.
  • The Last Purged column to show time in the time elapsed format.
Fixed
  • Issue with triggering the Purge Cache action from Manage Sites bulk actions.
  • Corrected problem with escaped HTML ( tag) in error messages to ensure proper display of error information.
5.0.1 3 improved1 fixed
Improved
  • Renamed the Manage Sites bulk action to Purge Cache for clarity.
  • Improved the information message on the extension settings page.
  • Enabled the Save State feature for the Log table.
Fixed
  • Issue with triggering the Purge Cache action from Manage Sites bulk actions.
5.0 1 improved
Improved
  • MainWP 5.0 compatibility
4.0.3 1 improved
Improved
  • API key encryption method
4.0.1 5 new2 improved
New
  • Support for Comet Cache plugin
  • Support for the FlyingPress plugin
  • Support for the WP Super Cache plugin
  • Support for the WP Optimize plugin
  • Clear Cache button to the Updates Overview widget to manually trigger the process
Improved
  • Purge cache process so it can handle both Cloudflare and supported caching plugin at the same time
  • Purge cache process to run Preload cache process after purging
4.0 1 changed
Changed
  • Initial release

2026 2 versions

5.2 9 Apr 2026 2 new1 improved
New
  • Settings to control concurrent bulk cache purge requests, from 1 to 10.
  • Configurable delay of up to 10 seconds between purge batches.
Improved
  • Improved completion and success reporting for bulk cache purge operations.
5.1.1 6 Feb 2026 1 fixed
Fixed
  • PHP 7 compatibility problem.

2025 2 versions

5.0.4 9 Oct 2025 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Resolved issue that was requiring users to reload the "Manage Sites" page in order to trigger cache clear bulk action again.
5.0.2 3 May 2025 1 improved
Improved
  • Padding around elements hooking into the Updates Overview widget

2023 1 version

4.0.2 6 Aug 2023 1 new2 fixed
New
  • Support for the Seraphinite Accelerator plugin
Fixed
  • Repaired CloudFlare purge failing to fire when Child Site Settings being used instead of global.
  • Problem with cacthing feedback from the Cloudflare when purging fails