WPCacheOn Plugin v2.3.0: Enhanced Caching and Usability

The latest version of the WPCacheOn plugin, v2.3.0, brings a suite of significant updates focused on improving compatibility, reliability, and user experience, particularly concerning challenging hosting environments. Here’s a detailed look at the key changes you should highlight in your article:


Enhanced Compatibility and Stability

A crucial update in v2.3.0 is its official assurance of compatibility:

  • Tested and Confirmed Compatibility with WordPress 6.8.2: Users can confidently update to the latest version of WordPress knowing that WPCacheOn v2.3.0 has been rigorously tested and is fully compatible, ensuring seamless operation and stability on the most current WordPress core.

Smarter Caching for Restrictive Hosts

The plugin now includes a robust fallback mechanism to ensure caching remains active even when typical methods are blocked:

  • Added a Fallback for Hosts that Prevent .htaccess Editing: Previously, some restrictive hosting environments prevented the plugin from writing the necessary cache rules to the .htaccess file. WPCacheOn v2.3.0 addresses this by introducing a reliable alternative method.
  • When .htaccess is Not Writable, Plugin Now Applies HTTP Cache Headers via send_headers Hook: This is the core of the fallback. Instead of relying on server-level configuration via .htaccess, the plugin now utilizes the standard WordPress send_headers action hook. This allows it to insert the necessary HTTP caching headers (like Cache-Control and Expires) directly into the response, effectively enabling client-side caching via PHP before the headers are sent to the browser. This dramatically increases the plugin’s utility on constrained hosts.
Continue Reading

New, Modern, and Optimized Settings Page for the WPCacheOn Plugin


In the ever-evolving landscape of WordPress performance optimization, user interface design plays a crucial role in empowering users to harness the full potential of plugins like WPCacheOn. Recently, we from WPCacheOn introduced a revamped Settings page, offering a modern, intuitive, and highly optimized interface. This redesign represents a significant step forward, emphasizing usability, streamlined workflows, and better integration with the plugin’s robust caching capabilities.


Key Features of the New Settings Page

Continue reading “New, Modern, and Optimized Settings Page for the WPCacheOn Plugin”

What is WP-CLI and how to use it with WPCacheOn?


Managing a WordPress site often involves tasks like updating plugins, managing themes, and optimizing performance. While these tasks can typically be handled through the WordPress admin dashboard, power users and developers often prefer a faster and more efficient way to interact with their WordPress sites—this is where WP-CLI (WordPress Command Line Interface) comes in. When paired with a caching plugin like WPCacheOn, it can significantly streamline performance optimization tasks.

Continue reading “What is WP-CLI and how to use it with WPCacheOn?”