Docket CacheHow We Test Docket Cache With WP Staging CLI
Docket Cache has to work on many versions of PHP and WordPress, on single sites and on multisite. This is how we use WP Staging CLI to build and test those sites on one computer.
Free & open source WordPress plugin
WordPress Object Cache Accelerator
Boost your website's performance using a persistent object cache, and accelerate caching with OPcache, an efficient alternative to in-memory cache solutions.
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wp plugin install docket-cache --activate
Features
Fast, simple and built for real-world hosting
Cache with File Storage
Saves WordPress data as PHP files, so there is no need to serialize and unserialize it each time.
Maximise OPcache Usage
Makes the most of OPcache, and updates cached files carefully so they speed up your site without causing problems.
Shared Hosting Friendly
Works as soon as you activate it, on most hosting providers and even on small, low-cost servers.
Honest expectations
Docket Cache is not a magic pill
We wish it were, because that would make it easy to sell. But the truth is, many things affect how fast a WordPress site loads, and caching is only one of them. Installing Docket Cache on its own won't give you an A+ score on a page speed test.
Used the right way, though, Docket Cache can make your pages load faster and take work off your server. It is a useful tool for making WordPress run better.
Under the hood
How does it work?
There are many ways to cache a website, such as page caching, CDNs and object caching. Docket Cache is an object cache plugin. It also comes with extra options to speed up your site. Because it handles object caching itself, you can't use it together with another object cache plugin.
Docket Cache saves WordPress data as ready-to-use PHP files. WordPress can load this data straight away, without converting it first. OPcache then keeps these files in memory, so reading the cache is almost as fast as a memory-based cache like Redis.
Hosting compatibility
Works where your site runs
Docket Cache works on most hosting, whether it is a standard WordPress install, a multisite network, or a custom setup like Bedrock. This is one of the reasons we chose to cache to files.
Because it uses files, you don't need extra services like Redis or Memcached. If your site runs on a VPS, you can put the cache on a RAM disk to make it even faster. And thanks to OPcache, Docket Cache reads and writes files only when it has to.
Looking for a host? DreamHost recommends Docket Cache for your object caching needs.
Blog
Read the blog
Latest posts
Docket Cache, Redis Or Memcached?
Docket Cache, Redis and Memcached all keep the WordPress object cache between pages. This is how they differ, and how to choose one for your site.
What Went Wrong In 26.04.10, And How 26.04.11 Fixed It
Docket Cache 26.04.10 crashed some sites running SEOPress PRO and WooCommerce. This is what went wrong, why our tests did not catch it, and how 26.04.11 fixed it.
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Docket Cache is free, open-source software, built with help from people and companies who support it. There is always more to improve and new features to add, and that takes many hours of work and testing. Support the project with a one-off or monthly payment and help shape what comes next.
Sponsor benefits
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