Speaking about WordPress Cache, there are different levels of caching; which are server-side caching, page level caching, object cache and others which aren’t offered directly from many hosting.

If you are using managed WordPress hosting like Kinsta or others which include caching mechanism from their hosting, then you don’t need to use these plugins.

These are the best WordPress cache plugins based with my experience;

1.      WP Rocket

No doubt, WP Rocket beats all other WordPress cache plugins for producing caching mechanism which is superb. This plugin contains all important options which are compatible to almost all hostings in the industry.

Pros;

• Compatible with APACHE, LiteSpeed and NGINX servers

Cons;

• Lazy-loading feature isn’t compatible with some themes
• No free version plugin
• Manual caching on site modification, plugin install & deactivation

2.      WP Optimize

If you are looking for WP Rocket or LiteSpeed alternatives, then this plugin is a best option for you. Unlike other plugins, configuration of this plugin is very easy. WP Optimize’s minification feature beats all above plugins with few tweaks, and simple.

Pros;

• Advanced Database Optimization feature
• Free Image optimization option
• Compatible with Cloudflare
• The best minification feature

Cons;

• No CDN integration option
• Not compatible with all themes

3.      LiteSpeed Cache

LiteSpeed cache is another best caching solution with many options more than any other plugins. This plugin is only compatible with LiteSpeed server and free from charges.

Pros;

• Free plugin
• Provides all caching levels eg. Object Cache, Page-level cache e.t.c
• Image optimization feature with unlimited quotes

• Heartbeat Controller
• Advanced Database Optimization Feature
• Auto-caching on site modification, plugin install & deactivation

Cons;

• Not compatible with NGINX and APACHE web servers

4.      WP Fastest Cache

No doubt, WP fastest cache is only WordPress cache plugin that beat WP-Optimize for minification mechanism. Just like above plugin, Fastest cache is easy to configure. WP Fastest Cache beat all above plugins for site loading speed, but lack some options which provided by above plugins.

Pros;

• Ultra-Fastest WordPress loading speed
• Easy Configuration
• Image optimization for Premium version
• Compatible with Cloudflare & other CDNs

Cons;

• No heartbeat controller

5.      W3 Total Cache

This is another alternative to above WordPress cache plugins with many options just like LiteSpeed cache. Configuration of this plugin is complicated just like LiteSpeed plugin. This plugin contains all necessary settings for producing a site with blazing speed.

Pros;

• Compatible with APACHE, LiteSpeed and NGINX servers
• Compatible with reverse proxing such as Varnish
• Compatible with Cloudflare & other CDNs
• Advanced caching solutions

Cons;

• NO auto-cache minification in both back-end and front-end

6.      Breeze

Plugin developed by Cloudways hosting which is also compatible to other hosting sotware just like WP Rocket and others. This plugin contains all important option and similar just like WP Rocket. If you are looking for WP Rocket alternative for free version, then Breeze is the best option for you.

Cons;

• Compatible with APACHE, LiteSpeed and NGINX servers
• Heartbeat Controller
• Server-side caching via Varnish
• Compatible with Cloudflare & other CDNs

Cons;

• Caching issue for membership web

7.      Hummingbird

This plugin developed by WPMUDEV with amazing features, unique just like Breeze. If you are looking for above alternative, then this is a best option for you, well coded with some amazing solution like asset utilization and much more.

Pros;

Cons;

• Asset optimization issues for some themes.