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WP Rocket
WP Rocket by WP Media is a caching and performance optimization plugin for WordPress. It handles page caching, browser caching, file compression and minification from one settings area, so you can apply common speed techniques without writing code.
- Version
- 3.23.5.1
- Released
- Oct 2, 2026
- Developer
- WP Media
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $15.99 a year on its own
What’s new in WP Rocket 3.23.5.1
Version 3.23.5.1 · Oct 2, 2026
Latest
- FixedCast COOKIE_DOMAIN to string in UserCacheKeySubscriber in #8961
- FixedKeep elementor_subscriber registered in the container in #8963
What it does
Making a WordPress site load quickly usually means juggling several separate tasks: caching pages, compressing files, trimming CSS and JavaScript, and holding back media until it is needed. Each of these can take its own plugin or manual tweaks. This plugin brings them together in a single interface with sensible defaults, so many optimizations apply as soon as it is active and the rest are a checkbox away. It is also designed with Google's Core Web Vitals metrics in mind.
It works on personal blogs, client sites and online stores alike. For eCommerce, it avoids caching dynamic pages such as the cart and checkout, which keeps shopping sessions behaving correctly while other pages are served from cache. It is built to work with popular themes, plugins and managed WordPress hosts. Because the settings are written in plain terms, freelancers and agencies can configure it quickly across many sites without diving into server files.
Best for
- Bloggers who want faster pages without touching code
- Online stores that need caching that respects cart and checkout
- Freelancers and agencies tuning speed across client sites
Features
Page caching
Saves ready-made copies of your pages and serves them to visitors, which reduces the work your server does on each request.
Browser caching
Stores static resources on visitors' devices so repeat visits load faster because files do not need to be fetched again.
GZIP compression
Compresses your site's files before they are sent to the browser, cutting the amount of bandwidth each page uses.
CSS, JavaScript and HTML minification
Strips unnecessary characters and code from your files to make them smaller, so they transfer to the browser more quickly.
Lazy loading for media
Delays loading images and videos that sit off screen until a visitor scrolls near them, so the first view renders sooner.
Delayed JavaScript execution
Holds back non-critical JavaScript until it is needed, reducing scripts that block the page from becoming interactive.
Remove unused CSS
Finds and removes CSS styles a page does not use, leaving leaner stylesheets for the browser to process.
Store-safe caching rules
Excludes dynamic pages such as carts and checkout from caching so customers see accurate, up-to-date content while shopping.
WP Rocket older versions
- 3.23.5Oct 25 security fixes
- 3.23.4Sep 263 improvements, 1 fix, 1 removal
- 3.23.3.3Aug 281 fix, 1 security fix
- 3.23.3.2Aug 26
- 3.23.2.2Aug 20
- 3.23.2.1Aug 17
- 3.23.1.1Aug 6
- 3.23.1Jul 25
- 3.23Jul 10
- 3.22.1Jul 3
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
82 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about WP Rocket
Do I need technical skills to set it up?
No. The plugin applies many optimizations automatically once it is active, and the remaining options use plain labels and checkboxes. You can configure caching, minification and lazy loading without editing code or server files.
Will it break my cart or checkout pages?
It is built with eCommerce sites in mind and avoids caching dynamic pages like the cart and checkout. That way customers see their current cart contents while the rest of your store can still be served from cache.
Does WP Rocket help with Core Web Vitals?
It is designed to help sites work toward Google's Core Web Vitals metrics. Features such as delaying JavaScript, removing unused CSS and lazy loading media target the kinds of issues those metrics measure. Results depend on your theme, plugins and hosting.
Will it work with my theme and hosting?
It is built to be compatible with popular WordPress themes, plugins and leading managed WordPress hosts. If your setup already uses its own caching layer, check how the two interact after enabling the plugin.
Is WP Rocket free?
The code of WP Rocket 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 Rocket is this?
Version 3.23.5.1, released Oct 2, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update WP Rocket?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of WP Rocket automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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