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<p><strong>Simple Page Cache</strong> 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.</p>
<p><strong>Main features:</strong><br />
– Caching for non-logged-in users (GET requests only)<br />
– <strong>Path-based cache structure</strong> for nginx direct serving (<code>/host/path/index.html</code>)<br />
– Cache files are stored in <code>/wp-content/uploads/simple-page-cache/</code><br />
– Drop-in (<code>advanced-cache.php</code>) for maximum speed before WordPress loads<br />
– <strong>Nginx configuration generation</strong> for direct cache serving<br />
– <strong>Automatic cache clearing</strong> when posts/pages are updated<br />
– <strong>E-commerce integration</strong> with intelligent cache clearing for:<br />
  – WooCommerce (orders, stock updates, product changes)<br />
  – Easy Digital Downloads (purchases, download updates)<br />
  – BigCommerce for WordPress (product updates)<br />
  – Generic e-commerce plugins (product post types)<br />
– Automatic detection of dynamic pages (cart, checkout, account, wishlist) for:<br />
  – WooCommerce<br />
  – BigCommerce for WordPress<br />
  – Easy Digital Downloads<br />
  – iThemes Exchange<br />
  – Jigoshop<br />
  – WP-Shop<br />
– Detected dynamic pages are automatically excluded from caching<br />
– Manual cache clearing via admin bar button<br />
– <strong>Nginx config regeneration</strong> via admin bar button<br />
– Performance comments in cached HTML files<br />
– No complex settings, no database writes</p>
<h3>Nginx Configuration</h3>
<p>For maximum performance, you can configure nginx to serve cached files directly without PHP processing:</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Copy the nginx configuration</strong> from <code>/wp-content/uploads/simple-page-cache/nginx.conf</code></li>
<li><strong>Add the configuration</strong> to your nginx server block for your domain</li>
<li><strong>Test nginx configuration</strong>: <code>sudo nginx -t</code></li>
<li><strong>Reload nginx</strong>: <code>sudo systemctl reload nginx</code></li>
</ol>
<p>The nginx configuration includes:<br />
– Internal location block for serving cached files<br />
– Automatic cache bypass for logged-in users<br />
– Automatic cache bypass for requests with query strings<br />
– Debug headers to identify cache hits</p>
<p><strong>Benefits of nginx direct serving:</strong><br />
– Faster response times (no PHP processing)<br />
– Lower server load<br />
– Better scalability<br />
– Direct file serving from disk</p>
<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><strong>Path-based cache structure</strong>: 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><strong>Automatic cache clearing</strong>: When posts or pages are updated, the plugin efficiently clears cache using the new path-based structure and scans for related content.</li>
<li><strong>E-commerce integration</strong>: 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><strong>Performance comments</strong>: Each cached HTML file includes a comment with timestamp and host information for debugging and transparency.</li>
<li><strong>Nginx integration</strong>: 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.

Svetoslav Marinov

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StaticOptimizer

<p>StaticOptimizer is a static file optimization cloud service that speeds up your site by optimizing and serving (the selected) static files from your site.<br />
The service optimizes & compresses the files automatically.<br />
No database or files changes are performed therefore there’s no risk if you want to uninstall the plugin later (… but why would you?)<br />
If our optimization server are down (upgrade, maintenance or outage) your original files will be loaded instead.</p>
<h4>Features / Benefits</h4>
<ul>
<li>Simple, efficient and free to use</li>
<li>The free plan allows you to have images up to 5mb and up to 1600px wide or tall</li>
<li>Easy to set up. Just get your API key and you’re good to go.</li>
<li>Automatic js and css minification & compression</li>
<li>Automatic image optimization (gif, jpeg, png, svg)</li>
<li>Files are reloaded only when they are changed on your server (or deleted from ours).</li>
<li>Automatic conversion to webp</li>
<li>Our servers check and if the visitor’s browser supports webp we’ll serve that file otherwise the optimized version.</li>
<li>Responsive Images (from srcset) are also processed</li>
<li>Background images url() are also processed</li>
<li>We’ve put extra efforts to make this plugin as efficient as possible.</li>
<li>The code in script blocks is preserved</li>
<li>Sandbox/test/development subdomains are automatically authorized if the main domain is authorized. Test subdomains are: test, testing, sandbox, dev, local, stage, staging</li>
<li>SEO: Our servers return canonical header to tell which is the source file. Link: <a href="https://example.com/images/image.png" rel="nofollow ugc">https://example.com/images/image.png</a>; rel=”canonical”</li>
<li>Select if you want your site to be optimized by servers in Europe or North America</li>
<li>No lock-in = after deactivation, all files will work and load from your current host and no data loss</li>
</ul>
<h3>Demo</h3>
<h4>Test drive</h4>
<p>https://wpdemo.net/try/plugin/static-optimizer</p>
<h4>Video demo</h4>
<p><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1KC_JJOcu1s?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span></p>
<h4>How it works</h4>
<p>After you get your API key the plugin will install as a system (mu-plugin) and will correct the location where the selected files are loaded from.<br />
During the plugin configuration you can tell the plugin which file types you’d like to be optimized.<br />
By default only images are selected for optimization. You can also select js, & css files to be optimized as well.<br />
The first time our servers get a file it will be downloaded and optimized. Because this operation can take several seconds<br />
your users will be redirected back to the original file that was requested. Any subsequent requests will be served from our servers.</p>
<h4>Who is this plugin for?</h4>
<p>People who have lots of images on their site such online stores, photographers, real estate agents.</p>
<h4>Thanks</h4>
<p>The logo was designed by Atanas Lambev – <a href="https://dralart.com" title="Web Design Bulgaria, Logo design bulgaria" rel="nofollow ugc">https://dralart.com</a></p>
<p>I’d like to express my gratitude to the people who have taken the time to test the plugin & make suggestions and/or has provided access to troubleshoot glitches.<br />
* Phil Ryan – <a href="https://site123.ca" title="" rel="nofollow ugc">https://site123.ca</a><br />
* Michel Veenstra – <a href="https://www.adventis.nl" title="" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.adventis.nl</a></p>
<ul>
<li>and to many more.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>Bugs? Suggestions? If you want a faster response contact us through our website’s contact form at https://statopt.com and<br />
not through the support tab of this plugin or WordPress forums for a faster response.</p>
<h4>Author</h4>
<p>Svetoslav Marinov (Slavi) | <a href="https://statopt.com/?utm_source=static-optimizer-wp" title="Image, js, css optimization and compression" rel="nofollow ugc">StaticOptimizer</a></p>


Optimizes your assets (images, css, js) for faster site loading so they are loaded by StaticOptimizer Optimization servers.

Simple Page Cache vs StaticOptimizer