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# Optimizing WordPress performance using WP Fastest Cache

> Optimize WordPress performance with caching management using the WP Fastest Cache plugin.

Caching is essential for optimising a [WordPress](https://hosting.com/hosting/platforms/wordpress-hosting/managed-wordpress-hosting/) site, but managing caching can be difficult. Caching is recommended by performance grading tools, such as Google's Page Speed, to improve website performance; however, caching plugins are frequently complex. Unlike other complex cache management plugins, WP Fastest Cache is much easier to use and has a more user-friendly interface for managing the WordPress cache. This article will show you how to install and configure the WP Fastest Cache plugin on your WordPress-powered website.

## What is WP Fastest Cache plugin?

WP Fastest Cache plugin allows you to improve the performance of your website, improving loading speed times and includes the following key features:

* Mod\_Rewrite which is the fastest method is used in this plugin

* All cache files are deleted when a post or page is published

* Admin can delete all cached files from the options page

* Admin can delete minified css and js files from the options page

* Block cache for specific page or post with Short Code

* Cache Timeout – All cached files are deleted at the determinated time

* Cache Timeout for specific pages

* Enable/Disable cache option for mobile devices

* Enable/Disable cache option for logged-in users

* SSL support

* CDN support

## Installing and configuring WP Fastest Cache Plugin

To install and configure WP Fastest Cache Plugin, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your [WordPress](https://hosting.com/hosting/platforms/wordpress-hosting/managed-wordpress-hosting/) site with an administrator account.

2. On the **Dashboard** in the left sidebar, click **Plugins**, and then click **Add New**:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-wordpress-addnewplugin.png)

3. Search for "**WP Fastest Cache**" click Install, and then click **Activate** the plugin:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-wp-WPFastestCache.png)

4. On the **Dashboard** in the left sidebar, click on **WP Fastest Cache**:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-wp-WPFastestCache-menu.png)

5. Click on the checkbox next to **Enable** in the **Settings** tab:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-wp-WPFasterstChache-enablecache.png)

6. Choose any other options you would like to set to further optimize your WordPress site. Recommended options to enable include:

* Minify HTML

* Minify CSS

* Gzip

* Browser Caching

7. Grayed options and image optimizations are only available for are only available for premium versions

8. Click on the **Submit** button to enable the Cache Settings. A confirmation dialog box will appear to confirm the changes. Reload the [WordPress](https://hosting.com/hosting/platforms/wordpress-hosting/managed-wordpress-hosting/) site and test the difference in page loading speed.

## More information

For more information about the WP Fastest Cache Plugin, please visit: [https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/)

## Related articles

* [Clearing the cache in WordPress](/docs/clearing-the-cache-in-wordpress)

* [Configuring a cron job for WordPress](/docs/configuring-a-cron-job-for-wordpress)