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W3 Total Cache Pro
W3 Total Cache Pro by BoldGrid is a WordPress caching plugin that reduces server work and speeds up how pages reach visitors. It combines several caching layers with front-end tools such as minification, lazy loading, script delays and CDN delivery.
- Version
- 2.10.7
- Released
- Oct 2, 2026
- Developer
- BoldGrid
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in W3 Total Cache Pro 2.10.7
Version 2.10.7
Latest
- NewFeature: Minify: Cache selected external scripts locally for auto minify
- NewFeature: Page Cache: Add a one-pass mode for sitemap cache preload
- ImprovedDevelopers: Add a generated reference of supported actions and filters
- FixedBrowser Cache: Constrain unquoted URL rewriting when removing query strings from static resources
- FixedPage Cache: Remove the expired role-cookie compatibility path and skip caching for rejected roles
- FixedPage Cache: Avoid Options API calls before WordPress has loaded them during early bootstrap
- FixedObject Cache: Persist cache invalidation from wp-admin when admin object caching is disabled
- FixedCDN: Preserve custom attachment directories when pushing media
What it does
Every time a WordPress page loads without caching, the server runs PHP, queries the database and assembles the page from scratch. That repeated work adds load and slows response times, especially on busy sites or sites running heavy themes and plugins. This plugin stores the results of that work at several levels, including full pages, database queries, objects, fragments and REST API responses, so repeat requests can be answered from the cache instead of being rebuilt each time.
Beyond server-side caching, the plugin works on what the browser receives. It minifies HTML, CSS and JavaScript, removes unused CSS and JavaScript, moves render-blocking CSS, delays non-essential scripts and lazy loads images and Google Maps. It can convert images to WebP, compress files with Brotli, Gzip or Deflate, and push assets or whole HTML pages through a CDN. Cache purge logs and cache hit statistics help you see what is happening and adjust settings.
Best for
- Content-heavy WordPress blogs and news sites
- Sites running heavy themes or many plugins
- Agencies tuning performance across client sites
Features
Multiple caching layers
Caches full pages, database query results, objects, fragments and REST API responses, so repeated requests skip work the server has already done once.
Browser caching for static files
Lets visitors' browsers store static assets locally, which cuts down on what has to be fetched again on repeat visits.
Minify and clean up code
Minifies HTML, CSS and JavaScript, strips unused CSS and JavaScript site-wide, and can cache selected external scripts locally for automatic minification.
Delay scripts and render-blocking CSS
Postpones non-essential JavaScript and moves render-blocking CSS into the HTTP body so the main content can render sooner.
Lazy loading and WebP conversion
Defers images and Google Maps until they come into view, and converts images to the WebP format to reduce file sizes.
CDN and full site delivery
Distributes cached assets through Content Delivery Networks and can deliver entire HTML pages from servers closer to your visitors.
File compression support
Supports Brotli, Gzip, Deflate and other compression standards to shrink the files your server sends to browsers.
Purge logs and cache statistics
Provides detailed cache purge logs and cache hit rate statistics so you can spot unnecessary rebuilds and tune your setup.
W3 Total Cache Pro older versions
- 2.10.6Sep 112 improvements, 20 fixes
- 2.10.5Aug 171 fix
- 2.10.3Jul 293 fixes
- 2.10.2Jul 22
- 2.10.1Jul 10
- 2.10.0Jun 28
- 2.9.4Apr 6
- 2.9.2Mar 6
- 2.9.1Jan 16
- 2.9.0Jan 15
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
42 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about W3 Total Cache Pro
What kinds of caching does this plugin handle?
It covers page caching, database caching, object caching, fragment caching, REST API caching and browser caching. Together these reduce how often WordPress has to rebuild pages, run database queries or regenerate API responses for repeat visitors.
Does it do anything for images?
Yes. It can lazy load images and Google Maps so they only load when they become visible, and it can automatically convert images to the WebP format to reduce their file sizes.
Can I use it with a CDN?
It integrates with Content Delivery Networks to distribute cached assets, and it offers full site delivery, which caches and serves entire HTML pages from servers closest to your visitors. Media can be pushed to the CDN while keeping custom attachment directories.
How can I tell whether the cache is working well?
The plugin includes performance analytics showing cache hit rates, along with cache purge logs. These let you check how often content is served from cache and find settings that trigger unnecessary cache rebuilds.
Is W3 Total Cache Pro free?
The code of W3 Total Cache Pro is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of W3 Total Cache Pro is this?
Version 2.10.7, released Oct 2, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update W3 Total Cache Pro?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of W3 Total Cache Pro automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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