Which Cache Plugin Should You Use?

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by chotech, Apr 11, 2012.

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    Which Cach plugin do you use, W3 Total Cache or super cache or any other cache plugin?

    Personally I prefer to use W3 Total cache, as it has all the functions that a WordPress blog need to improve the caching and speed. I know, it may be hard to configure for some people (mainly, non-techie users), but still W3 Total Cache is best.

    I think Quick Cache is good alternative, as it works out of the box and doesn’t need any extra configuration unlike W3 Total Cache.

    Would love to hear your thoughts?
     
    chotech, Apr 11, 2012 IP
  2. locke815

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    I'd recommend the W3 Total Cache as it has almost all the features that is required in WordPress
     
    locke815, Apr 11, 2012 IP
  3. 5Twenty

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    The only problem is you're requiring your site to process more code with these plugins which defeats the purpose. If you are looking for a faster site - turn on the default cache is the WP Config file:

    define ('WP_CACHE', true);

    Outside that consider adding gzip compression directly to your htaccess file. Again don't use plugins when ever possible. The more plugins you use the more conflicts you will run into and the slower the site will run. Also consider applying google and yahoos principles of coding. They have fantastic tips for optimizing webpage load times. You can find them here:

    Google: https://developers.google.com/speed/docs/best-practices/rules_intro?hl=sv
    Yahoo: http://developer.yahoo.com/performance/rules.html

    Hope this helps!
     
    5Twenty, Apr 12, 2012 IP
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    adbox Well-Known Member

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    Hey Guys,

    W3 Total Cache is great, but it drives me mad because sometimes I can't get it to uncache things and I can't figure out why.
    I use WP Quick Cache and it's simple and does exactly what I need... anyone know how to compare the two?
     
    adbox, Apr 12, 2012 IP
  5. Hapryanto

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    I am using W3 Total Cache
    By using this plugin, our page speed on Google increase about 5 till 10
    But I never check it on yahoo. Hehehe :)
     
    Hapryanto, Apr 12, 2012 IP
  6. chotech

    chotech Active Member

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    Thanks for stopping by and sharing the useful info with us.

    I don't think too many plugins decrease the speed of the blog. There may be except when the plugin isn't well coded or is not up to the WordPress standards.

    W3 Total Cache has a lot more functions & options then the default WordPress cache. If WordPress cache was so powerful then most people haven't been using W3TC (or a cache plugin).

     
    chotech, Apr 14, 2012 IP
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    chotech Active Member

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    That's great to hear, Hapryanto.

    Cheers,
    Dev

     
    chotech, Apr 14, 2012 IP
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    W3 Total Cache is harder to configure but dos a better job
     
    mmedia, Apr 18, 2012 IP
  9. onlinebu

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    Ask your hosting provider They should tell you, and also how to configure the plugin they reccomend. I use Hostgator, and they have tutorials on WP Super Cache, so that is what I am using.
     
    onlinebu, Apr 24, 2012 IP
  10. That-Guy

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    W3 Total Cache is great. You can do a before and after test on this site:

    - http://gtmetrix.com/

    The site above will also tell you what areas of your site can be improved :)
     
    That-Guy, Apr 25, 2012 IP
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    totally recomend W3C Total Cache. It's easy enough & has no problems. It's the best plugin ever. But you need to know how to configure it. Mashable.com use W3C total cache. Other big sites based on WP use it.
     
    war_machine, Apr 27, 2012 IP