This extension can purge the CloudFlare cache for the current page of your CloudFlare enabled website
CloudFlare Purge Plugin Extension
Updates:
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v 1.8.0: Migrated the extension to use Chrome Manifest V3 for improved security and better compatibility with Google Chrome. Added a list of all user owned cloudflare zones for the current API key on the options page.
v 1.7.0: Added the ability to have multiple Cloudflare tokens and select between different profiles. Fixed a bug with the domain parsing logic. Special thanks to the active members of the community for their great feedback.
v1.6.2: Refactored the way the extension makes asynchronous requests to the Cloudflare API to follow the Chrome safety requirements and use a background page.
v1.6.1: Added support for Cloudflare API Tokens. Please check https://www.cf-purge.com/token-setup.html to find out more.
v1.6.0: Rewrote the whole extension using the latest ECMA script 7 APIs. The extension executes code in a non-blocking manner.
Refreshed the UI with a new design. The next version (1.6.1) will support the long awaited CloudFlare restricted API keys. Stay tuned.
v1.5.1: Added a new feature for managing CloudFlare DEV mode for your domains
v1.5.0: Added support for Mozilla Firefox
v 1.4.3: Masked the API key input. Fixed issues with the parsing of second level domains in the URL.
v 1.4.2: Added an option to show/hide the \"Purge Entire Cache\" button
v 1.4.1: Fixed a critical issue when purging domains without a leading sub-domain
v 1.4.0: Changed the design to reflect the new CloudFlare design guidelines. Refactored the extension code and optimized the API calls.
v 1.3.6: Included the ability to purge multiple URLs at the same time from the options screen.
v 1.3.5: Added a way to check the error message that gets returned from Cloudflare by clicking on the \"Purge failed\" red text
v 1.3.4: Fixed an issue when trying to purge apex domains
v 1.3.3: Changed the logic for the \"Info\" button to show the info even when some parts of it are missing
v 1.3.2: Added a new \"Info\" button that shows the Cloudflare node, Ray ID and the current Cache-Control header values.
v 1.3.1: Pushed a fix for a bug related to anchor links with spaces in the URL. Thanks to \"solarroger\".
v 1.3: Added a new option to purge the whole cache for the domain of the current tab
v 1.2.2: A small bug fix for the refresh functionality caused by auto updates.
v 1.2.1: Added a new refresh timeout option that delays the page refresh.
v 1.1: Includes a refresh function that refreshes the page on a successful purge
v 1.0: The extension includes all the basic functionality that you need to purge the URL in your active tab.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install CloudFlare Purge Plugin extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install CloudFlare Purge Plugin extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install CloudFlare Purge Plugin extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install CloudFlare Purge Plugin extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download CloudFlare Purge Plugin extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a CloudFlare Purge Plugin extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the CloudFlare Purge Plugin Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the CloudFlare Purge Plugin extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the CloudFlare Purge Plugin extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for CloudFlare Purge Plugin extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the CloudFlare Purge Plugin extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download CloudFlare Purge Plugin extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install CloudFlare Purge Plugin extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the CloudFlare Purge Plugin extension file
Select and download the CloudFlare Purge Plugin extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the CloudFlare Purge Plugin extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your CloudFlare Purge Plugin extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the CloudFlare Purge Plugin extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install CloudFlare Purge Plugin extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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