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OPcache Reset
v2.4.3 · by Danila Vershinin
Automatic OPcache reset for WordPress. Invalidates both in-memory and file-based OPCache upon upgrading WordPress.
About this plugin
This plugin clears OPcache after updating WordPress core, themes, and files.
Unlike other plugins, it is also compatible with WordPress updates made by Linux cron.
Features
- Automatic OPcache reset after plugin/theme/core updates
- Clears both memory-based and file-based OPcache
- Works with cron-based WordPress updates (CLI context)
- WP-CLI commands for manual OPcache management
- Zero external dependencies and no shell commands
Configuration
The plugin works automatically for web-based updates. For CLI-based updates (cron, WP-CLI), configure your PHP-FPM socket:
Create a CacheTool-compatible .cachetool.yml in your WordPress root:
adapter: fastcgi
fastcgi: /run/php-fpm/www.sock
WP-CLI Commands
Reset OPcache from the command line:
wp opcache reset
Show OPcache status and statistics:
wp opcache status
Output status as JSON:
wp opcache status --format=json