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Gator Cache

A better, stronger, faster page cache for WordPress. Performance that's easy to manage.

By GatorDog·Cache·Free
4.8(36 reviews)
·100 active installs·Updated 7 years ago
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As of April 2026, Gator Cache is a WordPress cache plugin with 100 active installations and a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews. It has been downloaded 40K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.8+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 7 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache….

4.8/536 reviews
100active installs
40K+total downloads
12 yearssince 2014

Overview

Gator Cache is an easy to manage page cache for WordPress. Once installed, it automatically updates new and updated content in your cache. This keeps your website fresh while adding the superior performance advantage of a cache. Key features are as follows:

  • Greatly increases site performance by adding a page cache
  • Automatic update of cache when content is published or updated
  • Automatic update of cache when comments are approved
  • Compatible with WooCommerce, will not cache mini-cart in page
  • Compatible with bbPress, updates when topics, replies, etc are added
  • Compatible with WordPress HTTPS, will cache pages secured by the plugin when applicable
  • Compatible with WordPress Multisite
  • Compatible with Autoptimize
  • Compatible with JetPack Mobile Site
  • Compatible with WPMinifyFix
  • Posts can be cached…
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Ratings & Reviews

4.836 reviews
5 ★
34
4 ★
0
3 ★
0
2 ★
0
1 ★
2

Compatibility

WordPress3.8+ requiredTested up to 5.0.25
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

2.1.8

  • Fix caching issue when Nginx is used as a reverse proxy
  • Remove post from cache when transitioned from published (Switch to Draft)
  • Verify compatiblity with latest version of WordPress
  • Better error checking when cache directory is not found (due to migrations, etc)
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

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Plugin Info
Version
2.1.8
Last Updated
Dec 22, 2018
WP Requires
3.8+
Tested Up To
5.0.25
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
100
Downloads
40K+
Added
Jan 31, 2014
Business
Free

Tags

cachebbpressoptimizeperformancewoocommerce

Developer

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GatorDog
2 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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