{"id":567,"date":"2020-08-21T13:05:12","date_gmt":"2020-08-21T13:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/?p=567"},"modified":"2026-06-01T17:01:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T17:01:39","slug":"simple-cache-wordpress-optimization-plugin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/simple-cache-wordpress-optimization-plugin\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Cache WordPress Plugin: Review &amp; Setup Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simple Cache is a lightweight WordPress caching plugin that can significantly improve website loading speed with almost no configuration required. If you&#8217;re looking for an easy way to speed up your WordPress website without dealing with dozens of advanced settings, Simple Cache may be worth considering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, we&#8217;ll explain how Simple Cache works, walk through the installation and configuration process, review its key features, and compare performance results before and after enabling the plugin so you can determine whether it&#8217;s the right caching solution for your WordPress website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Update: <\/strong>As of June 2026, the Simple Cache plugin currently shows a WordPress.org warning that it has not been tested with the latest three major WordPress releases. Before installing it on a production site, test it on a staging environment or consider a maintained caching alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-right counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #565656;color:#565656\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #565656;color:#565656\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/simple-cache-wordpress-optimization-plugin\/#Simple_Cache_Overview\" >Simple Cache Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/simple-cache-wordpress-optimization-plugin\/#Is_Simple_Cache_Still_Recommended\" >Is Simple Cache Still Recommended?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/simple-cache-wordpress-optimization-plugin\/#How_to_Install_the_Simple_Cache_Plugin\" >How to Install the Simple Cache Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/simple-cache-wordpress-optimization-plugin\/#Optimal_Simple_Cache_Configuration_Settings\" >Optimal Simple Cache Configuration Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/simple-cache-wordpress-optimization-plugin\/#Before_Simple_Cache_Optimization_Test\" >Before Simple Cache Optimization Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/simple-cache-wordpress-optimization-plugin\/#After_Simple_Cache_Optimization_Test\" >After Simple Cache Optimization Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/simple-cache-wordpress-optimization-plugin\/#Simple_Cache_Alternatives\" >Simple Cache Alternatives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/simple-cache-wordpress-optimization-plugin\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/simple-cache-wordpress-optimization-plugin\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-simple-cache-overview\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Cache_Overview\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple Cache Overview<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simple Cache is a WordPress caching plugin designed for users who want to improve website speed without spending time on complicated setup options. Its main advantage is simplicity: instead of overwhelming users with advanced settings, the plugin focuses on enabling basic page caching quickly and easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The plugin was created by <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/taylorlovett.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Taylor Lovett<\/a><\/span> with the goal of making WordPress performance optimization more accessible to beginners. Once enabled, Simple Cache can generate cached versions of your pages, helping reduce server processing time and improve page load speed for visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For users who need more control, Simple Cache also includes advanced options such as excluding specific URLs from caching and using object caching through Memcached or Redis, provided these services are available on the server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of its minimal setup process, Simple Cache can be a practical option for small WordPress websites, blogs, and users who want a straightforward caching solution without managing a complex optimization plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simple one-click cache activation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Static page caching for faster load times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjustable cache expiration settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional Gzip compression support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>URL exclusion rules for specific pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redis and Memcached object cache integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lightweight interface with minimal configuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beginner-friendly setup process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Simple_Cache_Still_Recommended\"><\/span>Is Simple Cache Still Recommended?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simple Cache is still available in the WordPress plugin directory, but WordPress.org currently warns that it has not been tested with the latest three major WordPress releases. While the plugin remains appealing due to its simplicity and minimal configuration requirements, website owners should exercise caution before deploying it on a production website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are considering using Simple Cache, it is strongly recommended to test it first in a staging environment to ensure compatibility with your WordPress version, active theme, and installed plugins. This is particularly important for websites running newer WordPress releases, where untested plugins may introduce unexpected functionality or performance issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For users seeking a straightforward caching solution, Simple Cache can still be worth evaluating, but it is advisable to verify that it meets your performance and compatibility requirements before enabling it on a live website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-install-the-simple-cache-plugin\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Install_the_Simple_Cache_Plugin\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Install the Simple Cache Plugin<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The plugin\u2019s installation is done in the same manner as most of the plugins are installed &#8211; through the WordPress Administrative Area!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once logged in, you need to navigate through the left-hand menu to <\/span><b>Plugins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> > <\/span><b>Add New<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This action will redirect you to the plugin installation page where you can use the search tool and enter \u201c<\/span><b>Simple Cache<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d into the intended field.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"778\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wordpress-simple-cache-plugin.png\" alt=\"Install WordPress Simple Cache Plugin\" class=\"wp-image-578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wordpress-simple-cache-plugin.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wordpress-simple-cache-plugin-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wordpress-simple-cache-plugin-1024x664.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wordpress-simple-cache-plugin-768x498.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wordpress-simple-cache-plugin-24x16.png 24w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wordpress-simple-cache-plugin-36x23.png 36w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wordpress-simple-cache-plugin-48x31.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as the result is presented, you need to press the \u201c<\/span><b>Install Now<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d button and then \u201c<\/span><b>Activate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d to enable it on your site.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-optimal-simple-cache-configuration-settings\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optimal_Simple_Cache_Configuration_Settings\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimal Simple Cache Configuration Settings<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To view the configuration options for the <\/span><b>Simple Cache<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plugin, please navigate to <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">> <\/span><b>Simple Cache<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/simple-cache-configuration-options.png\" alt=\"Access Simple Cache Configuration Settings\" class=\"wp-image-577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/simple-cache-configuration-options.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/simple-cache-configuration-options-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/simple-cache-configuration-options-1024x404.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/simple-cache-configuration-options-768x303.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/simple-cache-configuration-options-24x9.png 24w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/simple-cache-configuration-options-36x14.png 36w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/simple-cache-configuration-options-48x19.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have ever used another WordPress caching plugin, you will be surprised by the fewer options you will find under the configuration page.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This plugin does its job well without any need to adjust its settings, and this is what makes it so great. We will briefly discuss the settings and cover all the options you have there, despite them being so few.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/enable-wordpress-simple-cache.png\" alt=\"Activate WordPress Simple Cache\" class=\"wp-image-574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/enable-wordpress-simple-cache.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/enable-wordpress-simple-cache-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/enable-wordpress-simple-cache-1024x471.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/enable-wordpress-simple-cache-768x353.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/enable-wordpress-simple-cache-24x11.png 24w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/enable-wordpress-simple-cache-36x17.png 36w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/enable-wordpress-simple-cache-48x22.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Enable Caching<\/b> &#8211; Please use this drop-down to enable or disable the cache. By default, it is DISABLED, so if you want to take advantage, please go ahead and activate it. There is a handy<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> button above this drop-down called \u201c<\/span><b>Turn On Cache<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d, which you need to click.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Expire the cache after <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Use this option to set the expiry time for the cache. The default setting is <\/span><b>24 hours,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and this is great if your website does not receive regular updates. You may reduce it based on the consistency with which you add content.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Enable Compression <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; This setting is awesome if your server does not have Gzip compression enabled by default. If you use HostArmada, you do not need to enable it, as Gzip is activated for all our users by default!<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Enable Advanced Mode <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Using this drop-down, you will be able to activate the plugin\u2019s advanced mode, unveiling a few additional options. We will cover them below.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/simple-cache-advanced-options.png\" alt=\"WordPress Simple Cache Plugin Advanced Settings\" class=\"wp-image-576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/simple-cache-advanced-options.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/simple-cache-advanced-options-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/simple-cache-advanced-options-1024x589.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/simple-cache-advanced-options-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/simple-cache-advanced-options-350x200.png 350w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/simple-cache-advanced-options-24x14.png 24w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/simple-cache-advanced-options-36x21.png 36w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/simple-cache-advanced-options-48x28.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Exception URL(s) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; In this content box, you can add URLs that you want to exclude from the cache. If there are multiple URLs, please add them on separate lines. If you wish to use Regular Expressions, you can enable this option from the drop-down underneath the content box.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Enable In-Memory Object Caching <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; When you set this drop-down to \u201c<\/span><b>Yes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d, this will let you choose an object caching service. The options available are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/memcached.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Memcached<\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/redis.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Redis<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Note that these services must be enabled on a server level. Otherwise, you will not see this option active. If you are hosting your website on HostArmada\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.hostarmada.com\/cart.php?a=add&amp;pid=3&amp;promocode=SOLARRAID85\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Speed Reaper <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plan, Memcached will be available at your disposal.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>In Memory Cache <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; This drop-down will become available once the above is activated. Choose the object caching system that is available on your server.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There you have it, all the configurations for this plugin. Hopefully, you are not prejudiced by the lack of configuration settings. At least not before you see the results, which are coming up next!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-before-simple-cache-optimization-test\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_Simple_Cache_Optimization_Test\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before Simple Cache Optimization Test<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now comes the part we believe you are most interested in &#8211; the tests! Before any plugin optimizations, the result is not that spectacular.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/initial-wordpress-speed-test-1.png\" alt=\"Initial WordPress Speed Test\" class=\"wp-image-575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/initial-wordpress-speed-test-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/initial-wordpress-speed-test-1-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/initial-wordpress-speed-test-1-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/initial-wordpress-speed-test-1-768x448.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/initial-wordpress-speed-test-1-24x14.png 24w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/initial-wordpress-speed-test-1-36x21.png 36w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/initial-wordpress-speed-test-1-48x28.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The loading speed stands at about 4 seconds, and the scores are quite decent.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-after-simple-cache-optimization-test\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_Simple_Cache_Optimization_Test\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After Simple Cache Optimization Test<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the plugin was enabled, you can see that the difference in the page load time was cut down <\/span><b>by half, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the <\/span><b>TTFB <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">went down from <\/span><b>600 milliseconds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to about 1<\/span><b>00 milliseconds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wordpress-simplecahe-speed-test.png\" alt=\"WordPress Simple Cache Optimization Speed Test\" class=\"wp-image-579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wordpress-simplecahe-speed-test.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wordpress-simplecahe-speed-test-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wordpress-simplecahe-speed-test-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wordpress-simplecahe-speed-test-768x448.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wordpress-simplecahe-speed-test-24x14.png 24w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wordpress-simplecahe-speed-test-36x21.png 36w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wordpress-simplecahe-speed-test-48x28.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may say, \u201c<\/span><b>But that is not that impressive, and the score remains the same!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d. Do not forget that this plugin was installed and activated. That\u2019s it. Nothing more. Considering how easy it was to set up, the performance you get is truly amazing. We are sure that many people can be pleased with it, without going through the hassle of setting up a complex caching plugin with an overwhelming amount of configurations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Cache_Alternatives\"><\/span>Simple Cache Alternatives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although Simple Cache offers an easy way to improve website performance, it is not the only option available. If your hosting environment supports LiteSpeed Web Server, <a href=\"https:\/\/hostarmada.com\/tutorials\/blog-cms\/wordpress\/introduction-to-wordpress-litespeed-cache\/\">LiteSpeed Cache<\/a> is a more actively maintained alternative that provides a broader set of optimization features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LiteSpeed Cache includes page caching, browser caching, CDN integration, image optimization, database cleanup tools, and advanced performance settings that can help improve Core Web Vitals and overall website speed. It also receives regular updates and ongoing compatibility improvements, making it a strong choice for modern WordPress websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For users who want greater control over caching and performance optimization while maintaining compatibility with current WordPress releases, LiteSpeed Cache is worth considering as an alternative to Simple Cache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Thoughts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simple Cache demonstrates that improving WordPress performance does not always require a complex setup. 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