Disable CSS JS Cache for WordPress Plugin Directory
Disable CSS JS Cache is the #99 ranked cache app on WordPress, with a 5.0 average rating from 2 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Disable CSS JS Cache is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Umang Prajapati. With a rating of 5.0★ from 2 reviews, it currently ranks #99 in the Cache category.
AppRanks data: Disable CSS JS Cache ranks #99 in Cache on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 27% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Disable CSS JS Cache is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Cache category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 2 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Umang Prajapati — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (2) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Disable CSS JS Cache works
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Disable CSS JS Cache is a powerful yet lightweight plugin that helps WordPress developers and site administrators manage browser caching for CSS and JavaScript files. This is particularly useful during development, testing, or when making frequent changes to your theme files.
Key Features
Disable CSS/JS Caching – Adds dynamic timestamps to CSS and JS files to prevent browser caching
Smart Cache Busting – Choose between timestamp-based or file modification time-based versioning
Performance Mode – Selectively cache-bust only CSS, only JS, or both
CDN Support – Option to apply cache busting to CDN-hosted files
Admin Bar Toggle – Quick enable/disable from WordPress admin bar
Statistics Dashboard – Track how many files are being cache-busted
Admin Notifications – Optional reminder when cache busting is active
Clear Cache Button – One-click to clear WordPress and compatible caching plugins
Browser Caching Control – Optionally enable browser caching for static assets (images, CSS, JS, PDF)
Configurable Cache Duration – Set custom cache duration for static assets (60 seconds to 1 year)
Automatic .htaccess Management – Automatically adds and removes caching rules from .htaccess
Exclude Paths – Exclude specific files or paths from cache busting
Development-Friendly – Perfect for development environments where you need to see changes immediately
Production-Ready – Enable browser caching for better performance on live sites
Clean Uninstall – Removes all settings and .htaccess rules when uninstalled
How It Works When “Disable CSS JS Cache” is enabled, the plugin appends a current timestamp to all CSS and JavaScript file URLs on the frontend. This forces browsers to fetch fresh versions of these files instead of using cached versions.
The browser caching feature allows you to add caching headers to your .htaccess file for static assets, improving site performance by reducing server requests.
Use Cases
Development Environment – See CSS and JS changes immediately without clearing browser cache
Staging Sites – Test changes with confidence that you’re seeing the latest files
Production Sites – Control browser caching for optimal performance
Troubleshooting – Quickly determine if issues are cache-related
Settings Access the plugin settings from Settings > Disable CSS JS Cache in your WordPress admin:
Enable Cache Busting – Turn cache busting on/off
Cache Busting Method – Choose Force Refresh (timestamp) or Smart Refresh (file modification time)
Performance Mode – Select Both CSS & JS, CSS Only, or JS Only
CDN Support – Enable cache busting for external/CDN files
Exclude Paths – Add files or paths to exclude from cache busting
Admin Bar Toggle – Show quick toggle in admin bar
Admin Notice – Display reminder when cache busting is active
Browser Caching – Enable/disable .htaccess caching rules
Caching Duration – Set how long browsers should cache static assets
Additional Information Support For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit the plugin support forum.
Contributing This plugin is open source. Contributions are welcome!
Privacy This plugin does not collect or store any personal data. It only stores plugin settings in your WordPress database.
Technical Details Filters Available
style_loader_src – Modifies CSS file URLs
script_loader_src – Modifies JavaScript file URLs
Requirements
WordPress 5.0 or higher
PHP 7.0 or higher
Apache server with mod_headers enabled (for browser caching feature)
Writable .htaccess file (for browser caching feature)
File Structure
disable-css-js-cache.php – Main plugin file
includes/ – Core plugin classes
uninstall.php – Cleanup on uninstall
languages/ – Translation files
Compatibility
Compatible with all WordPress themes
Works with major page builders
Multisite compatible
Translation ready
Category rankings
As of Sep 3, 2026- Cache#99of 369Top 27%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Disable CSS JS Cache stands in the Cache category
Disable CSS JS Cache ranks #99 of 369 apps in the Cache category, placing it in the top 27% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Disable CSS JS Cache?
Disable CSS JS Cache is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 2 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Cache category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Umang Prajapati.
Who uses Disable CSS JS Cache?
Currently around 400 active stores have installed Disable CSS JS Cache. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Cache category on WordPress.
Where does Disable CSS JS Cache rank on WordPress?
Disable CSS JS Cache currently sits at position #99 in the Cache category on WordPress. That places it in the top 27% of 369 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.