Auto Cache Clear

Gain Full Control Over Cache Clearing in PrestaShop 8.2.x

Auto Cache Clear gives you flexible control over when and how cache is cleared in your PrestaShop store.

While PrestaShop includes a built-in option to automatically clear cache after changes, this module is designed for store owners who want more control, better performance tuning, or manual management of cache behavior.

⚙️ When Should You Use This Module?

This module is especially useful if your store is set to:

“Never clear cache automatically”

(Advanced Parameters → Performance)

This setup is often used to improve performance — but it requires manually clearing cache when changes are made.

Auto Cache Clear solves that by letting you control exactly when cache should be cleared.

🔄 Why Not Just Use PrestaShop’s Built-In Cache Clearing?

PrestaShop’s native option:

clears cache automatically after most changes

does not allow fine control over specific actions

does not allow selecting cache types

may clear cache more often than needed

Auto Cache Clear gives you:

control over which actions trigger cache clearing

control over which cache types are cleared

optional cooldown to reduce unnecessary clearing

manual “clear cache” control directly from the module

🚀 Key Features

🎯 Custom Cache Clearing Triggers

Choose exactly when cache should be cleared:

Product save / update

Category save / update

CMS page save / update

Module install / uninstall

Module enable / disable

Theme-related admin activity

🧩 Select Cache Types

Choose what gets cleared when cache is triggered:

Smarty cache

Refreshes page and template output after visible content or layout changes.

Media cache

Refreshes CSS, JavaScript, and other front-office asset files.

XML cache

Optional — useful for feeds, imports, marketplace tools, or third-party integrations.

⏱️ Cooldown Protection

Prevent excessive cache clearing by setting a cooldown period (in minutes).

This ensures cache is not cleared repeatedly during multiple rapid changes.

🛠️ Manual Cache Control

Includes easy admin buttons:

Save Settings

Save Settings & Clear Cache

⚠️ Important Note

If your store already has:

“Clear cache every time something has been modified” enabled

then PrestaShop may already be clearing cache automatically.

In this case, using this module’s automatic triggers may result in additional cache clearing.

For best results, use this module when:

automatic cache clearing is disabled

or when you want more precise control over cache behavior

✅ Recommended Setup

For most stores using this module:

Performance Settings:

Set PrestaShop to: Never clear cache automatically

Module Settings:

Enable:

Product save

Category save

CMS page save

Enable:

Smarty cache

Media cache

Leave XML cache disabled unless needed

🧪 Tested In

PrestaShop 8.2.x

👤 Author

FreePrestashopModules.com

📜 Changelog

v1.2.1

Added clearer descriptions for Smarty, Media, and XML cache on the configuration page

Improved usability of cache-type explanations

v1.2.0

Removed Symfony cache clear option for improved stability

Added trigger toggles for CMS, modules, and theme-related admin activity

v1.1.2

Replaced standalone clear action with:

Save Settings

Save Settings & Clear Cache

Added improved admin button layout

v1.1.1

Improved manual cache clear handling

Added stronger error protection

v1.1.0

Added cooldown functionality

Added module logo

Improved cache selection controls

v1.0.x

Initial releases and stability improvements