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Autoclear Autoptimize Cache

Automatically clear Autoptimize cache if it grows larger then the allowed option.

By John Teague·Cache·Free
5(9 reviews)
·9.0K+ active installs·Updated 4 years ago
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As of April 2026, Autoclear Autoptimize Cache is a WordPress cache plugin with 9.0K+ active installations and a 5/5 rating from 9 reviews. It has been downloaded 112K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2018. Last updated 4 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Download volume is stable this week. Top alternative: WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache….

5/59 reviews
9.0K+active installs
112K+total downloads
8 yearssince 2018

Overview

Autoptimize is a popular performance plugin for WordPress. Among other features, Autoptimize creates and builds cached versions of optimized asset files descreasing page loading times.

But left unchecked, those cached files can become very large. That can slow page loading, increase web server load, and use unuecessary amounts of disk space.

This companion plugin provides a way to set the maximum allowable cache file size for your site and, if that size is exceeded, automatically clears your Autoptimize cache and allows it to rebuild itself. That’s good.

Plugin Settings

  1. Navigate to WordPress admin dashboard -> Settings -> Autoptimize Cache Settings
  2. Select from one of the available Maximum cache file size options from the select menu and press the Save Changes button
  3. Please no…
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Ratings & Reviews

59 reviews
5 ★
9
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2 ★
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1 ★
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Recent Reviews

Solved issue with one problem theme – thank you
by NightL·3 years ago

I have a theme used for several sites – this theme would allow Autoptimze cache to max out – this wonderful plugin solves that issue.

It works!
by dave8441·4 years ago

I saw a YouTube video that recommended the Cache Enabler plugin to automatically purge the Autoptimize cache. So I installed it, but it did absolutely nothing. Then I tried this plugin and it works great! Five stars!

My kind of plugin
by VannDigital·5 years ago·1 reply

Just set it and forget it. Can’t get anymore convenient than that.

Fantastic plugin
by quyle·5 years ago·1 reply

Exactly what I need
Thanks so much!

Great plugin
by quyle·5 years ago·1 reply

Exactly what I need
Thanks so much!

Download Trends

Today: 7Yesterday: 5This week: 47Period total: 2K

Compatibility

WordPress4.0+ requiredTested up to 5.8.13
PHPfalse+ required

Version Adoption

v2.1
95.1%
Other
4.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release

2.0.0

  • Add 64 MB maximum cache option for smaller faster sites

2.1.0

  • Add settings link to plugin list page item
  • Add additional limit setting of 96MB requested

2.1.1

  • Fix bug in settings link on plugin page creating link on every entry. Thank you @thetyke
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

John TeagueJohn Teague
Plugin Info
Version
2.1.1
Last Updated
Aug 22, 2021
WP Requires
4.0+
Tested Up To
5.8.13
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
9.0K+
Downloads
112K+
Added
Jul 18, 2018
Business
Free

Tags

cachepagespeedutilitiesautoptimize

Developer

J
John Teague
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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