wp_clean_plugins_cache() WordPress Function

The wp_clean_plugins_cache() function is used to clear the plugin cache. This function is typically used when a new plugin is installed or a plugin is updated. By clearing the plugin cache, you can ensure that the new plugin or the updated plugin is used by your site.

wp_clean_plugins_cache( bool $clear_update_cache = true ) #

Clears the plugins cache used by get_plugins() and by default, the plugin updates cache.


Parameters

$clear_update_cache

(bool)(Optional)Whether to clear the plugin updates cache.

Default value: true


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Source

File: wp-admin/includes/plugin.php

function wp_clean_plugins_cache( $clear_update_cache = true ) {
	if ( $clear_update_cache ) {
		delete_site_transient( 'update_plugins' );
	}
	wp_cache_delete( 'plugins', 'plugins' );
}


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Changelog

Changelog
VersionDescription
3.7.0Introduced.

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