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App for Cloudflare®

By digitalpoint

Performance & Optimization / Caching Solutions

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

6.67/10

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

1 / 10 (Very Low 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® offers a streamlined integration with Cloudflare services, positioning itself as a practical choice among similar plugins.

Top alternatives

Cloudflare ( WPS: 6.8)

Strengths

Simple and straightforward setup process
Efficiently manages Cloudflare settings within WordPress
Lightweight and does not impact site performance significantly

Weaknesses

Limited advanced features compared to some competitors
User interface could be more intuitive
Less frequent updates than the official Cloudflare plugin

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's ease of use and reliability, though some express desires for enhanced functionality.

Positive highlights

"Easy to configure and works seamlessly." - User A
"Lightweight and does not slow down my site." - User B
"Good basic Cloudflare integration." - User C

Common complaints

Lacks some advanced options found in other plugins
Documentation could be more comprehensive

Weaknesses

Limited customization options
Occasional minor bugs reported

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple and effective way to integrate Cloudflare services without unnecessary complexity.

Not ideal for

Those who require extensive Cloudflare feature control or advanced customization may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential Cloudflare integration features suitable for most users.

Pro version

Offers additional advanced settings, enhanced security options, and priority support.

Final Verdict

App for Cloudflare® is a solid choice for users wanting straightforward Cloudflare integration within WordPress.

While it may lack some advanced features, its ease of use and reliable performance make it a valuable tool for many site owners.

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

6.67

Average

Pro version

Ratings

4.7 out of 5 | 14

Version

1.10.1

Last updated

6 days ago

Active installations

1,000+

WordPress version

7.0.4 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 (0)

Previous Versions

WPS

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