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App for Cloudflare®

By digitalpoint

Performance & Optimization / Caching Solutions

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

App for Cloudflare® Review - In-Depth Analysis

Manage Cloudflare features easily from WordPress. Supports caching, SSL, analytics, and image transformations. Includes Turnstile CAPTCHA and secure admin area features.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.8/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 14+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Unlock advanced Cloudflare features without being a network administrator or developer. This plugin works with any Cloudflare plan, including the free version, and does not require an Automatic Platform Optimization subscription.

Cache HTML at the network edge to speed up your website by reducing the distance data must travel. Preload JavaScript and CSS to enhance performance. Manage all Cloudflare settings directly from your WordPress admin area.

Fix common issues like Flexible SSL redirect loops and ensure user IP addresses are handled correctly. The plugin also includes Cloudflare web analytics support and allows for automatic image transformations to serve the best formats.

With Turnstile CAPTCHA support, enhance your site's security for registrations and logins. View and manage your Cloudflare rules and firewall settings easily from your dashboard.

This plugin supports multisite networks and allows for individual site configurations without exposing sensitive API tokens. Store media in the cloud and automatically convert images to optimized formats.

Comparing to Alternatives

App for Cloudflare® is a strong contender in the Cloudflare integration plugin space, with a few notable alternatives available.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly reliable and well-coded plugin with minimal errors
Excellent and responsive support from the developer
Includes useful features like R2 media hosting integration
Regular updates ensure compatibility and security
Free version offers substantial functionality

Weaknesses

Pro version pricing is relatively high compared to competitors
Includes a persistent large banner advertisement in the media library
Some users report bugs despite overall stability
Advertisement banner cannot be removed, which some find intrusive

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 14 reviews, users generally praise the plugin's functionality and support, though a small minority express concerns.

Positive highlights

"Really great plugin & support" - binaryvisions
"Works flawless!" - allways4backup
"Great plugin, even for beginners, and great support" - Anonymous User
"Just perfect" - cptjump
"Really very good indeed!" - martingfisher

Common complaints

Persistent large banner advertisement in the media library that cannot be removed
Several bugs reported by at least one user
Advertisement banner considered intrusive and confusing by some users

Weaknesses

Presence of a non-removable large advertisement banner
Some bugs reported despite overall stability
Pro version pricing may be a barrier for multiple site use

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a reliable and well-supported Cloudflare integration plugin with advanced features like R2 media hosting, especially those comfortable with the free version or willing to invest in the pro features.

Not ideal for

Users who dislike persistent advertisements within their WordPress admin area or those looking for a lower-cost pro version for multiple sites may find this plugin less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers comprehensive Cloudflare integration features and R2 media hosting support, providing excellent value for most users.

Pro version

The pro version adds premium features and extended support, but is priced at $89 per site annually without bulk discounts, which may be costly for users managing multiple sites.

Final Verdict

App for Cloudflare® is a highly rated and well-supported plugin that delivers robust Cloudflare integration and useful features like R2 media hosting. Its free version is feature-rich and suitable for many users, while the pro version offers additional capabilities for those who need them.

However, the plugin's persistent advertisement banner in the media library and relatively high pro pricing may deter some users. Those sensitive to admin interface clutter or managing multiple sites should consider these factors before choosing this plugin.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free App for Cloudflare® plugin.

Caching

Cloudflare

Performance

Security

SEO

Screenshots

FAQ

It’s done by using a Cloudflare Cache Rule that makes HTML pages eligible to be cached. Making a page eligible doesn’t necessarily make it always cached (for example if a user is logged into the site or the request is a POST, you wouldn’t want the page to be cached). No need for any kludgey cache busting mechanism that alters your URLs.

This allows it to be done in a “clean” way, without the need for Cloudflare’s Automatic Platform Optimization (APO) plugin/subscription (normally $5/month for Cloudflare Free plans). It also does not require the added complexity or expense of Workers (Workers are billed per request). Additionally it does not require the use of a Page Rule slot on your Cloudflare zone.

This plugin can do Guest Page Caching for free, for everyone.

There is an option to allow settings to be changed only by one specific admin account. If you use that setting, and then lose or change the admin account you assigned to that role, it can be problematic. If you need to bypass that option, you can by adding the following to your WordPress wp-config.php file:

define('CLOUDFLARE_BYPASS_USER_LOCK', true);

If your site is setup in a situation where the backend site URL is different from the frontend URL (for example, a headless WordPress setup), you can use the site_url WordPress filter to alter your site URL as needed. If you need something more granular (only altering the site URL for this plugin), you can add the following to your wp-config.php file (use your frontend URL in place of example.com):

define('CLOUDFLARE_SITE_URL', 'https://example.com');

Contributors and developers

“App for Cloudflare®” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

digitalpoint

Pro version Free Version

WPS

6.8

Average

Pro version

Ratings

4.7 out of 5 | 14

Version

1.10.1.1

Last updated

3 days ago

Active installations

1,000+

WordPress version

7.1.3 or higher

PHP version

5.4.0 or higher

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App for Cloudflare® Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (14)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (1)

Previous Versions

WPS

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