Carl Alberto

<p><strong>Uploads Relay</strong> makes local WordPress development easier and lightweight by automatically proxying missing upload files from a remote server. No need to download gigabytes of media just to work on a site locally.</p>
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Proxy Missing Files</strong> — Automatically serve missing upload files from a remote server.</li>
<li><strong>Always Remote Mode</strong> — Rewrite all upload URLs to point to the remote server for the fastest setup.</li>
<li><strong>Optional Local Caching</strong> — Cache proxied files locally so subsequent requests are served from disk.</li>
<li><strong>Security First</strong> — Path traversal protection, host allowlisting, and file extension validation.</li>
<li><strong>Environment Guard</strong> — Only active when WordPress environment type is set to “local”.</li>
<li><strong>Zero Configuration on Remote</strong> — No changes needed on the remote/production server.</li>
</ul>
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li>A visitor or developer requests an upload file (e.g., an image in a post).</li>
<li>If the file does not exist locally, WordPress returns a 404.</li>
<li>The plugin intercepts the 404, fetches the file from the configured remote server, and serves it.</li>
<li>Optionally, the file is cached locally for faster subsequent loads.</li>
</ol>
<h4>Use Cases</h4>
<ul>
<li>Local development of large WordPress sites without syncing media.</li>
<li>Staging environments with partial media libraries.</li>
<li>Quick site clones for debugging or testing.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Requirements</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 6.0 or higher</li>
<li>PHP 7.4 or higher</li>
<li><code>WP_ENVIRONMENT_TYPE</code> must be set to <code>local</code> (the plugin will not function in production environments)</li>
</ul>
<h4>External Service</h4>
<p>This plugin sends HTTP requests to a <strong>remote server that you configure yourself</strong> in order to fetch upload files missing from your local environment. <strong>No requests are made until you explicitly enter a remote URL and enable the proxy in Settings <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Uploads Relay.</strong> By enabling the plugin and providing a remote URL, you consent to these requests being made.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>What is sent:</strong> HTTP GET requests for specific media file paths (e.g., <code>/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/photo.jpg</code>).</li>
<li><strong>When it is sent:</strong> Only when a requested upload file does not exist locally, the proxy is enabled, and the environment type is <code>local</code>.</li>
<li><strong>Where it is sent:</strong> Only to the remote server URL you have configured. This is typically your own production or staging server.</li>
<li><strong>No data is collected, stored, or transmitted</strong> to any third-party service, analytics provider, or external server other than the one you configure.</li>
<li><strong>No telemetry, tracking, or usage data</strong> is collected by this plugin.</li>
</ul>
<p>Since the remote server is your own, its terms of service and privacy policy are governed by your own hosting provider.</p>


Uploads Relay for Local Development by Carl Alberto

Proxy missing upload files from a remote server during local development. No need to download the entire uploads folder.

WP Fix Fast

<p>Super Preloader for Cloudflare helps you warm your site’s edge cache across multiple Cloudflare nodes using proxies and a Worker URL. Perfect for globally distributed cache coverage.</p>
<h3>Getting Started</h3>
<p>This plugin helps warm up Cloudflare edge caches by preloading your public URLs using a Worker script and optional rotating proxies. It helps reduce time-to-first-byte (TTFB) and improve real user performance metrics by ensuring content is already cached near your visitors.</p>
<p>Normally, Cloudflare only populates its edge cache in a specific location when a visitor from that region requests the page. This means content may be slow for first-time visitors in other geographic regions. By sending preload requests from various IP locations, the plugin helps increase Cloudflare cache hit rates across multiple edges.</p>
<p>It works best when used together with a caching plugin like <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-cloudflare-page-cache/" rel="ugc">Super Page Cache</a>, since Cloudflare does not cache HTML responses by default—only static assets like images, CSS, and JS. This can lead to better scores in Core Web Vitals—especially the Largest Contentful Paint (LCP)—which is a key factor in SEO and user experience.</p>
<p>To get started, follow the detailed instructions in our <strong>How to Use</strong> section below.<br />
Recommended steps:</p>
<ol>
<li>Create and deploy your Cloudflare Worker URL  </li>
<li>Get your Webshare proxies download link  </li>
<li>Create your sitemap using Yoast SEO, RankMath SEO, or a similar plugin  </li>
<li>Start preloading</li>
</ol>
<h3>How to Use</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wpfixfast.com/blog/preload-cloudflare-cache/#what-is-cloudflare-edge" rel="nofollow ugc">What is Cloudflare Edge?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wpfixfast.com/blog/preload-cloudflare-cache/#why-you-should-set-up-super-page-cache-first" rel="nofollow ugc">Why you should set up Super Page Cache first</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wpfixfast.com/blog/preload-cloudflare-cache/#why-a-cloudflare-worker-is-needed-to-preload-cache" rel="nofollow ugc">Why a Cloudflare Worker is needed to preload cache</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wpfixfast.com/blog/preload-cloudflare-cache/#how-to-create-and-deploy-a-cloudflare-worker" rel="nofollow ugc">How to create and deploy a Cloudflare Worker</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wpfixfast.com/blog/preload-cloudflare-cache/#how-to-register-and-use-webshare-proxies" rel="nofollow ugc">How to register and use Webshare Proxies</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wpfixfast.com/blog/preload-cloudflare-cache/#usage-notes-and-key-considerations" rel="nofollow ugc">Usage Notes and Key Considerations</a></li>
</ul>


Super Preloader for Cloudflare


Super Preloader for Cloudflare is a must-have for global site speed. It preloads URLs across Cloudflare edge nodes using proxies and a Worker, cutting TTFB and boosting Core Web Vitals. Simple setup, powerful results, big thanks to the author for this brilliant plugin!


Must have for global site speed

Preload your sitemap URLs into multiple Cloudflare edge locations using proxies and a custom Cloudflare Worker.

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