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Simple Page Cache is an extremely simple, super-fast page cache for WordPress. The plugin stores full HTML pages on disk for non-logged-in visitors. The cache is automatically cleared when content is updated, ensuring visitors always see fresh content. Ideal for small to medium-sized sites and webshops that want maximum speed without complex settings.
Main features: 
– Caching for non-logged-in users (GET requests only) 
– Path-based cache structure for nginx direct serving (<code>/host/path/index.html</code>) 
– Cache files are stored in <code>/wp-content/uploads/simple-page-cache/</code> 
– Drop-in (<code>advanced-cache.php</code>) for maximum speed before WordPress loads 
– Nginx configuration generation for direct cache serving 
– Automatic cache clearing when posts/pages are updated 
– E-commerce integration with intelligent cache clearing for: 
 – WooCommerce (orders, stock updates, product changes) 
 – Easy Digital Downloads (purchases, download updates) 
 – BigCommerce for WordPress (product updates) 
 – Generic e-commerce plugins (product post types) 
– Automatic detection of dynamic pages (cart, checkout, account, wishlist) for: 
 – WooCommerce 
 – BigCommerce for WordPress 
 – Easy Digital Downloads 
 – iThemes Exchange 
 – Jigoshop 
 – WP-Shop 
– Detected dynamic pages are automatically excluded from caching 
– Manual cache clearing via admin bar button 
– Nginx config regeneration via admin bar button 
– Performance comments in cached HTML files 
– No complex settings, no database writes
<h3>Nginx Configuration</h3>
For maximum performance, you can configure nginx to serve cached files directly without PHP processing:
<ol>
<li>Copy the nginx configuration from <code>/wp-content/uploads/simple-page-cache/nginx.conf</code></li>
<li>Add the configuration to your nginx server block for your domain</li>
<li>Test nginx configuration: <code>sudo nginx -t</code></li>
<li>Reload nginx: <code>sudo systemctl reload nginx</code></li>
</ol>
The nginx configuration includes: 
– Internal location block for serving cached files 
– Automatic cache bypass for logged-in users 
– Automatic cache bypass for requests with query strings 
– Debug headers to identify cache hits
Benefits of nginx direct serving: 
– Faster response times (no PHP processing) 
– Lower server load 
– Better scalability 
– Direct file serving from disk
<h3>How it works</h3>
<ul>
<li>For every non-logged-in visitor and every GET request, a static HTML file is created and served.</li>
<li>Path-based cache structure: Cache files are organized as <code>/host/path/index.html</code> for direct nginx serving.</li>
<li>Pages with characteristics of dynamic e-commerce pages (such as cart, checkout, account, wishlist) are automatically detected and excluded from caching. The plugin recognizes WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, iThemes Exchange, Jigoshop, and WP-Shop.</li>
<li>The list of excluded pages is automatically maintained in a file in the cache directory.</li>
<li>Automatic cache clearing: When posts or pages are updated, the plugin efficiently clears cache using the new path-based structure and scans for related content.</li>
<li>E-commerce integration: For WooCommerce, when orders are placed or product stock is updated, the plugin automatically clears cache for the affected products and related pages (categories, tags, shop pages, homepage).</li>
<li>Performance comments: Each cached HTML file includes a comment with timestamp and host information for debugging and transparency.</li>
<li>Nginx integration: Generated nginx configuration allows direct serving of cached files without PHP processing for maximum performance.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Clearing the cache</h3>
<ul>
<li>Click the “Clear Page Cache” button in the admin bar (visible to administrators only) to remove all cache files.</li>
<li>Click the “Regenerate nginx.conf” button in the admin bar to regenerate the nginx configuration file.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Deactivation</h3>
<ul>
<li>When deactivating the plugin:
<ul>
<li>The drop-in <code>advanced-cache.php</code> is removed.</li>
<li>The <code>define('WP_CACHE', true);</code> line (if placed by this plugin) is removed from <code>wp-config.php</code>.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Simple Page Cache

Simple, blazing fast static page cache for WordPress. Caches HTML for non-logged-in users with intelligent cache clearing for e-commerce sites.

Team Staatic

Staatic lets you create and deploy a streamlined static version of your WordPress site, enhancing performance, SEO, and security simultaneously.
Features of Staatic include:
<ul>
<li>Powerful Crawler to transform your WordPress site quickly.</li>
<li>Supports multiple deployment methods, e.g. GitHub, Netlify, AWS (Amazon Web Services) S3 or S3-compatible providers + CloudFront integration, or even your local server (dedicated or shared hosting).</li>
<li>Very flexible out of the box (allows for additional urls, paths, redirects, exclude rules, etc.).</li>
<li>Supports HTTP (301, 302, 307, 308) redirects, custom “404 not found” page and other HTTP headers.</li>
<li>CLI command to publish from the command line.</li>
<li>Compatible with WordPress MultiSite installations.</li>
<li>Compatible with WPML (multilingual) installations.</li>
<li>Supports HTTP basic auth protected WordPress installations.</li>
<li>Various integrations to improve compatibility with popular WordPress plugins.</li>
</ul>
Depending on the chosen deployment method, additional features may be available.
<h3>Staatic Premium</h3>
In order to support ongoing development of Staatic, please consider going Premium. In addition to helping the authors maintain Staatic, Staatic Premium adds additional functionality.
For more information visit <a href="https://staatic.com/wordpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">Staatic</a>.

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The plugin gives you all you need and works like a charm. From generating static sites to publishing them in one click only. The great thing about the plugin is the team behind it. I had a few interactions, through the support forum, and they were amazing. Attended to the issues promptly. If the team keeps doing what they are doing, I think they will be unstoppable in WP SSG. Kudos Team Staatic.

A powerful plugin


Why do I feel, I can relate myself to this plugin :) I just love it. I've no words to say anything further. 


Highly Recommended, Works flawlessly


This plugin has worked great for us. With direct to Netlify publishing its extremely fast. We had a couple requests and the support was great!


Fast publish with great support

Staatic lets you create and deploy a streamlined static version of your WordPress site.

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