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Plugin Output Cache

Plugin Output Cache can be used by other plugins to cache portions of their output for efficiency.

By RobMarsh·Cache·Free
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·30 active installs·Updated 17 years ago
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As of April 2026, Plugin Output Cache is a WordPress cache plugin with 30 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 11K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 1.5+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2008. Last updated 17 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images….

0/5Rating
30active installs
11K+total downloads
18 yearssince 2008

Overview

Plugin Output Cache can be used by other plugins to cache portions of their output for efficiency. By itself it does nothing but other plugins (like my own Similar Posts, Recent Posts, Recent Comments, and Random Posts) can be adapted to take advantage of its cache whenever available.

Version History

  • 4.0.8
    • fix for utf8 chars for earlier versions of MySQL
  • 4.0.7
    • fix for utf8 chars
  • 4.0.6
    • fixed bug with unescaped quotes
    • fixed warning in error log
  • 4.0.5
    • some speed improvements
    • changes to work with automatic update
    • fixed problem with some installations of PHP
  • 4.0.0
    • improved ease of use and efficiency
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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress1.5+ requiredTested up to 2.6.2
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contributors

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Plugin Info
Version
4.0.8
Last Updated
Sep 23, 2008
WP Requires
1.5+
Tested Up To
2.6.2
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
30
Downloads
11K+
Added
Mar 17, 2008
Business
Free

Tags

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Developer

R
RobMarsh
6 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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