Title: Autoclear Autoptimize Cache Author: John Teague Published: July 18, 2018 Last modified: August 22, 2021 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=1911024) This plugin **hasn’t been tested with the latest 3 major releases of WordPress**. It may no longer be maintained or supported and may have compatibility issues when used with more recent versions of WordPress. ![](https://ps.w.org/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/assets/icon.svg?rev=1911024) # Autoclear Autoptimize Cache By [John Teague](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jteague/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/autoclear-autoptimize-cache.2.1.1.zip) * [Details](https://sna.wordpress.org/plugins/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/#description) * [Reviews](https://sna.wordpress.org/plugins/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/#reviews) * [Installation](https://sna.wordpress.org/plugins/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/#installation) * [Development](https://sna.wordpress.org/plugins/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/) ## Description 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 note: You obviously must have Autoptimize plugin installed for this plugin to work ### Roadmap * Release first stable versions * Add a time based WP_Cron setting that will clear cache every few days, week, month, etc. * Internationalization improvements ## Screenshots * [[ ## Installation Via your WordPress admin dashboard, navigate to Plugins -> Add new and search for‘ Autoclear Autoptimize Cache’. Then install the plugin and activate it in the usual way. You cam also manually install the plugin by downloading a copy of the plugin from the WordPress plugins repository. Then: 1. Unzip the downloaded autoclear-autoptimize-cache.zip file 2. Upload the unzipped folder `autoclear-autoptimize-cache` directory to your `/wp- content/plugins/` directory 3. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress ## FAQ ### But isn’t clearing my cache going to slow my page loading speeds? When you clear cache there will be a brief period where page loading time increases while it builds fresh cache. But the benefit is well worth it. Allowing Autoptimize cache to grow too large uses up unecessary disk space and actually degrades performance, especially on shared and small VPS hosting. ### What is the best maximum cache size setting option for my site? That depends on a few factors, such as site traffic, using a theme with lots of options, and hosting resources available. You can experiment to find the best balance between performance and cache size. Generally, the following are good assumptions: 1. 64 MB for small blogging site on entry level shared hosting. 2. 96 MB for small blogging site on entry level shared hosting. 3. 128 MB for medium blogging site on entry level shared hosting. 4. 512 MB for sites running complex themes and plugins on shared or small VPS. 5. 768 MB for sites running complex themes and plugins, e-commerce, memberships on med VPS. 6. 1 GB for large sites running complex themes, plugins, e-commerce, memberships on med to large VPS. Again, experiment with different settings and find the best option for your particular WordPress site. ### Do I need to have the Autoptimize plugin installed on my site for this to work? Yes. This companion plugin wouldn’t be of any use without it and you’ll see an admin warning notice if you try and use this plugin without first installing Autoptimize. ### Something isn’t working right. How can I get help? We welcome your feedback and we’re here to assist you. You can create a post in the Support Forum tab for this plugin, or you can open an issue at our Github repository at https://github.com/hyperpress/aocc/issues. Please help us better serve you by providing a concise but detailed description of the issue you need help with: 1. Describe the symptoms of the issue (error, not clearing cache correctly, white screen, etc.) 2. When did you first notice the problem? 3. Did you change anything prior to noticing the problem (installed or updated another plugin or theme. Made some other change) 4. What make and model of computer, tablet or smartphone were you using? 5. What operating system (OSX, Windows 10, Android, IoS)? 6. Steps to reproduce the problem. ### My site pages load so slowly. Can you help? There are many factors that determine performance of web pages. More than ever, slow loading pages cost site owners search ranking, traffic, and revenue. We are experts on WordPress PageSpeed performance. So, if you need help, visit http://themesurgeons. com/contact. We make WordPress fast! ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f5c6166d8b0683d9e0bd7b7f6ce0b8f01a5403ca8378264a6f7180f7569baa91? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Solved issue with one problem theme – thank you](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/solved-issue-with-one-problem-theme-thank-you/)󠁿 [NightL](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nightl/) September 7, 2022 I have a theme used for several sites – this theme would allow Autoptimze cache to max out – this wonderful plugin solves that issue. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b15867918db5560105db0193c4660b9cf1d40d01ab4cd93900d706aa4c116650? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[It works!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/it-works-2259/)󠁿 [dave8441](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dave8441/) March 28, 2022 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! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/bc248f07aded6aecc5c40cd06ea1cabce5a4fc651a8fc9bc099573200d840d61? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[My kind of plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/my-kind-of-plugin/)󠁿 [VannDigital](https://profiles.wordpress.org/vdn-staff/) January 29, 2021 1 reply Just set it and forget it. Can’t get anymore convenient than that. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/90ecd788a6c89cb958af6801602e578a6c84a39cfb0ce42aad8503db0e1fcecc? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-plugin-26044/)󠁿 [quyle](https://profiles.wordpress.org/quyle/) May 12, 2020 1 reply Exactly what I need Thanks so much! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/61936875592ce04bee3790d579ddb8785a5b0f7537d17ae6089b5d02c3a44025? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Works like a charm!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/works-like-a-charm-1683/)󠁿 [Blake](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alexanderblake/) April 25, 2020 1 reply I LOVE this simple plugin for making sure my Autoptimize caches are under control. I make sure it’s installed on all my client sites. Safe. Stable. Works every time. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/52d6a2e7cc9948caeda31318c45eda42683cce4e990d88dae136f6804127a918? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great Plugin!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-plugin-23085/)󠁿 [subhashsrs](https://profiles.wordpress.org/subhashsrs/) September 21, 2019 Great Plugin! Thanks to author! [ Read all 9 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Autoclear Autoptimize Cache” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ John Teague ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jteague/) “Autoclear Autoptimize Cache” has been translated into 7 locales. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/contributors) for their contributions. [Translate “Autoclear Autoptimize Cache” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/autoclear-autoptimize-cache) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## 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 ## Meta * Version **2.1.1** * Last updated **5 years ago** * Active installations **9,000+** * WordPress version ** 4.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **5.8.13** * Languages * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/), [Russian](https://ru.wordpress.org/plugins/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/), [Spanish (Chile)](https://cl.wordpress.org/plugins/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/), [Spanish (Colombia)](https://es-co.wordpress.org/plugins/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/), [Spanish (Mexico)](https://es-mx.wordpress.org/plugins/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/), [Spanish (Spain)](https://es.wordpress.org/plugins/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/), [Spanish (Venezuela)](https://ve.wordpress.org/plugins/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/), and [Ukrainian](https://uk.wordpress.org/plugins/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/). * [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/autoclear-autoptimize-cache) * Tags * [autoptimize](https://sna.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/autoptimize/)[cache](https://sna.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/cache/) [pagespeed](https://sna.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/pagespeed/)[utilities](https://sna.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/utilities/) * [Advanced View](https://sna.wordpress.org/plugins/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 9 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/autoclear-autoptimize-cache/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ John Teague ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jteague/) ## Support Got something to say? 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