Title: Builder Critical CSS Tools
Author: Todd W Carter
Published: <strong>4 Februari 2026</strong>
Last modified: 4 Februari 2026

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# Builder Critical CSS Tools

 Oleh [Todd W Carter](https://profiles.wordpress.org/parkcommunity/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/builder-critical-css-tools.1.1.2.zip)

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 *  [Pemasangan](https://ms.wordpress.org/plugins/builder-critical-css-tools/#installation)
 * [Pembangunan](https://ms.wordpress.org/plugins/builder-critical-css-tools/#developers)

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## Description

Builder Critical CSS Tools provides developer-friendly controls to:

 * Clear builder static CSS caches (Divi supported via its internal cache API)
 * Trigger a safe Critical CSS workflow by clearing caches and optionally warming
   key URLs
 * Show a reminder when site changes likely require regeneration
 * Record evidence: last regeneration trigger time and cache warming completion 
   time

This plugin does not replace your builder’s performance engine. On Divi sites, clearing
static resources typically prompts Divi to regenerate generated CSS (including Critical
CSS) as pages are requested.

## Installation

 1. Upload the plugin ZIP via Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, or unzip into /wp-
    content/plugins/.
 2. Activate “Builder Critical CSS Tools”.
 3. Use the Admin Bar menu “Builder CSS” or Tools > Builder Critical CSS Tools.

## FAQ

### How do I know regeneration happened?

Builders like Divi regenerate Critical CSS lazily when pages are requested after
caches are cleared. This plugin records a timestamp for the last regeneration trigger
and, if cache warming is enabled, records when warming finished.

### Does this generate Critical CSS by itself?

No. It focuses on clearing caches and managing a safe workflow. It can optionally
warm your homepage and a few recently updated pages to help your builder regenerate
cached CSS without manually visiting each page.

### Does it work with Divi?

Yes. It detects Divi and uses Divi’s internal cache clear method for static CSS 
when available.

## Reviews

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## Contributors & Developers

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Penyumbang

 *   [ Todd W Carter ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/parkcommunity/)
 *   [ todd ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/todd/)

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## Changelog

#### 1.1.2

 * Finalized builder-safe Critical CSS status wording for WP.org submission.
 * Clarified that some builders manage Critical CSS internally without exposing 
   a readable setting.

#### 1.1.1

 * Fixed Critical CSS setting status reporting for Divi version differences (now
   reports Unknown unless confidently Enabled).
 * Added an admin-only debug row showing detected option values.

#### 1.1.0

 * Added evidence timestamps: last regeneration trigger and last cache warming completion.
 * Replaced redirect query-string notices with per-user flash notices.
 * Added optional in-progress notice while warming runs.

#### 1.0.2

 * Plugin Check compatibility: inline nonce checks in handlers and guard notice 
   query args with check_admin_referer.
 * Minor PHPCS ignores for safe, nonce-protected query parameters.

#### 1.0.1

 * Plugin Check hardening: guard admin notices with a nonce and use wp_get_referer
   for redirects.
 * Sanitize snooze minutes with absint().

#### 1.0.0

 * Initial release: admin bar actions, tools page, reminder banner, optional cache
   warming, Divi static CSS clear support.

## Meta

 *  Version **1.1.2**
 *  Last updated **2 bulan lalu**
 *  Active installations **Kurang dari 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **6.9.4**
 *  PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
 *  Language
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/builder-critical-css-tools/)
 * Tags
 * [builder](https://ms.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/builder/)[cache](https://ms.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/cache/)
   [Critical CSS](https://ms.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/critical-css/)[performance](https://ms.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/performance/)
 *  [Paparan Lanjutan](https://ms.wordpress.org/plugins/builder-critical-css-tools/advanced/)

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## Penyumbang

 *   [ Todd W Carter ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/parkcommunity/)
 *   [ todd ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/todd/)

## Support

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