W3 Total Cache
A WordPress Caching Plugin to Speed Up Websites and Rank Higher on Google
- Drive more revenue/conversions
- Improve user experience
- Increase time on site
- Increase server performance
Over 1 million websites currently use W3 Total Cache.
4.4 out of 5 stars based on 5,000+ reviews
Millions of Websites are Faster with W3 Total Cache
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Go Even Faster with W3 Total Cache Pro
Upgrade to Pro, follow along with our tutorials, and speed up your website!
Eliminate render-blocking CSS
Transfer render-blocking CSS to the HTTP body to eliminate additional HTTP calls.
Remove CSS/JS
Eliminate unused CSS/JS anywhere on the site to improve Google PageSpeed scores.
Purge Cache Logs
Save server resources from rebuilding cache by knowing exactly what is purging cache.
5 Site Licenses
$350 / year
$70 per license
Best for those who own multiple websites and want to save money.
Includes 1 Free Plugin Configuration
($125 value) *
10 Site Licenses
$500 / year
$50 per license
Agency or Developer? Save money for your clients with this bundle!
Includes 2 Free Plugin Configurations
($250 value) *
100% Money Back Guarantee
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all our plans. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied within the first 30 days of purchase, simply contact support and we’ll provide a full refund.
Optimize Website Performance with Powerful Caching Techniques
W3 Total Cache empowers your website with a comprehensive suite of caching options to accelerate page load times, reduce server load, and deliver an exceptional user experience. By leveraging various caching techniques, you can unlock the full potential of your WordPress site. Let’s explore the different types of caching offered by W3 Total Cache:
Page Caching
When enabled visitors experience lightning-fast page load times, resulting in improved user engagement.
Database Caching
By storing frequently accessed database results in memory, subsequent requests for the same data can be served more efficiently.
Fragment Caching
By caching only the necessary dynamic elements, you strike a balance between dynamic content and improved performance.
Object Caching
By caching objects, you can enhance the performance of complex plugins and themes, resulting in a smoother and more efficient user experience.
REST API Caching
By caching the API responses, subsequent requests for the same data can be served from the cache, minimizing the load on your server.
Browser Caching
By caching assets locally, subsequent site visits have reduced download times as the browser fetches static files from the cache.
Take Control Over Your Google PageSpeed and GTmetrix Scores
There’s more to faster websites than just caching.
Boosting your website’s speed goes beyond server caching alone. Our WordPress Caching plugin, W3 Total Cache, also includes a range of powerful features:
Lazy Loading Images
Lazy loading defers the images and google maps from loading until they become visible in the viewport. This allows pages to be ready for the user quickly, providing the best possible experience.
HTTP Compression
Whether Brotli, Gzip, Deflate, etc., any compression standard is supported to reduce the file sizes as much as possible to improve end-user experience.
WebP Image Conversion
Take advantage of the latest image compression technology without doing anything differently. WebP images are smaller than other formats delivering the best possible experience for visitors.
Minifying
Making HTML, RSS, CSS, JavaScript, and Image Attachments as small as possible means the fastest loading time for your website visitors.
Accelerate Even Faster with W3 Total Cache and a CDN
A Content Delivery Network (CDN) is a global network of servers that delivers that delivers web content from the nearest server, reducing latency and speeding up your site for users worldwide.
Asset Caching
Improve your website’s load time by caching assets such as images and JavaScript files. W3 Total Cache integrates with CDNs to distribute these resources strategically, optimizing content delivery for faster user experiences.
Available in our Free version.
Pro
Take caching at the CDN even further with our Full Site Delivery feature. This advanced functionality caches entire HTML pages at the edge of the network, ensuring your visitors experience unparalleled speed and reliability.
Only available in W3TC Pro. Upgrade now, follow our Full Site Delivery setup guide, and go faster today!
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WebP Image Conversions
Upgrade to Pro for higher limits and priority in the conversion queue
WebP is a next generation image format that provides faster page load times.
Free
- 10 conversions per hour
- 100 conversions per month
Pro
- 10,000 conversions per hour
- Unlimited conversions per month
Pro version WebP Image Conversions have higher limits on W3 Total Cache Pro.
Delay Scripts
Boost performance by delaying selected JavaScript files
Social Media Widgets
JavaScript files for social media widgets, such as buttons and share icons, can be delayed to ensure the main content loads first.
Non-Essential Plugins
Certain plugins may load JavaScript files for features that are not immediately necessary, such as chat widgets or pop-ups.
Analytics Scripts
Delaying scripts related to analytics services like Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel can prioritize content loading before tracking user data.
Custom Scripts
Any custom JavaScript code on your website that isn’t essential for the initial user interaction can also be delayed.
Pro version Delay Scripts is only available with W3 Total Cache Pro.
Preload Requests
Prefetch DNS Requests
DNS prefetching is a technique that resolves domain names (like example.com) into IP addresses before the user clicks a link, speeding up the process of loading a page.
Preconnecting
Preconnecting establishes a connection to a server before a resource is needed, reducing latency when the resource is actually requested.
Preload Cache
Preloading instructs the browser to fetch and cache a resource (like an image or script) in the background, so it’s readily available when needed.
Pro version Preload Requests is only available with W3 Total Cache Pro.
Remove Unused CSS/JS
Not every CSS and JS file need to load on every page
What is this feature and why do I need it?
This functionality allows you to trim down unnecessary CSS and JS files from loading on every page. By selectively loading only what’s needed, you can significantly reduce page load times.
Example Use Case
Let’s say your website theme includes a CSS file responsible for animations that are only used on specific pages. This file, named animation.css, contains styles for animations that enhance the visual appeal of certain elements on your site.
However, these animations are utilized only on a few pages, such as the homepage and a particular product page. Using W3 Total Cache Pro’s Remove CSS/JS feature, you can selectively eliminate this file from pages where it is not needed, improving overall page loading times.
Pro version Remove CSS/JS is only available with W3 Total Cache Pro.
5 Site Licenses
$350 / year
$70 per license
Best for those who own multiple websites and want to save money.
Includes 1 Free Plugin Configuration
($125 value) *
10 Site Licenses
$500 / year
$50 per license
Agency or Developer? Save money for your clients with this bundle!
Includes 2 Free Plugin Configurations
($250 value) *
100% Money Back Guarantee
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all our plans. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied within the first 30 days of purchase, simply contact support and we’ll provide a full refund.
