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WP Fastest Cache
WP Fastest Cache Premium by Emre Vona is a WordPress plugin that adds premium optimization tools to the WP Fastest Cache caching plugin. It serves static HTML files in place of dynamic pages and adds image optimization, file minification, lazy loading and database cleanup.
- Version
- 1.7.8
- Released
- Oct 10, 2026
- Developer
- Emre Vona
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- WP Fastest Cache
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in WP Fastest Cache 1.7.8
Version 1.7.8 · Oct 10, 2026
Latest
- ImprovedTo fix pending image count for WPML-translated images.
- ImprovedAdded permission checks to the single image optimization AJAX handler.
- ImprovedImproved image optimization speed by processing the main image first, then optimizing its child images in parallel.
- NewAdded a Pause/Resume control to image optimization.
- ImprovedAdded automatic retries for image optimization failures caused by temporary network or API errors, with up to three attempts per image. The optimizer pauses if retries are exhausted.
- ImprovedTo add Spain located server for image optimization.
- NewAdded the Recheck Images tool to image optimization [ Details ].
What it does
Every time WordPress builds a page, it runs PHP and queries the database, which takes time on each visit. This plugin creates static HTML copies of your pages and serves those to visitors instead. It also handles caching for mobile visitors and widgets. The premium add-on works on top of the free WP Fastest Cache plugin, so you need that installed first, and the setup is handled through a simple settings screen with a few clicks.
Beyond page caching, the premium tools cover the other common sources of slow pages. You can minify and combine CSS and JavaScript files, optimize images and convert them to WebP, delay images and videos with lazy loading, and load Google Fonts asynchronously. Browser caching and GZIP compression cut down on data transfer for repeat visitors. Database cleanup tools remove spam comments, post revisions and transient options, and cache statistics and logs help you see what is happening behind the scenes.
Best for
- Bloggers who want faster page loads without complex setup
- Business sites with image-heavy pages
- Freelancers and agencies tuning client WordPress sites
Features
Static HTML page caching
Generates static HTML files of your pages and serves them to visitors, with separate caching options for mobile devices and widgets.
CSS and JavaScript minification
Minifies and combines CSS and JavaScript files to shrink file sizes and cut the number of HTTP requests a page makes.
Image optimization with WebP
Optimizes your images and converts them to the WebP format, using image credits whose balance can be refreshed from the plugin.
Lazy loading for media
Holds back images and videos until they scroll into view, so the first part of the page loads before the rest.
Browser caching and GZIP
Sets up browser caching and GZIP compression so files are compressed in transit and repeat visitors reuse stored files.
Database cleanup tools
Removes spam comments, post revisions and transient options from your WordPress database to keep it tidy.
Async Google Fonts loading
Loads Google Fonts asynchronously so font files do not block the rest of the page from rendering.
Cache statistics and logs
Shows reports and logs of caching activity, which helps you check how the cache behaves and troubleshoot problems.
WP Fastest Cache older versions
- 1.7.7May 212 new, 1 fix
- 1.7.6Dec 17, 20251 improvement
- 1.7.5Dec 9, 20251 new, 1 improvement
- 1.7.4Oct 23, 2025
- 1.7.3Sep 20, 2025
- 1.7.2Feb 11, 2025
- 1.7.1Jun 12, 2024
- 1.7.0Aug 25, 2023
- 1.6.9May 31, 2023
- 1.6.8Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about WP Fastest Cache
Do I need the free WP Fastest Cache plugin as well?
Yes. The premium features are an add-on that runs on top of the free WP Fastest Cache plugin, so the base plugin must be installed and active on your site for the premium tools to work.
Can it convert my images to WebP?
Yes. The image optimization tool compresses your images and can convert them to WebP. It works with image credits, and a refresh button lets you update your credit balance on the spot.
Will it clean up my WordPress database?
It includes database cleanup tools that remove spam comments, post revisions and transient options. Clearing out this kind of leftover data keeps your database smaller and easier to manage over time.
Is it hard to configure for a beginner?
The settings screen is designed to be simple, and most features are turned on with a few clicks. You can start with page caching and then enable minification, lazy loading or image optimization as you need them.
Is WP Fastest Cache free?
The code of WP Fastest Cache 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 WP Fastest Cache is this?
Version 1.7.8, released Oct 10, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update WP Fastest Cache?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of WP Fastest Cache automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does WP Fastest Cache need?
WP Fastest Cache needs WP Fastest Cache installed and active.
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