Global Edge Cache
WordPress.com’s Global Edge Cache makes your site load faster for visitors around the world by taking advantage of our global network of data centers. Enabling this caching feature brings your content closer to your visitors, wherever they might be—this means faster load times, less waiting, and a better overall experience.
Many hosts charge extra for this kind of edge caching or require integration with a third-party provider. On WordPress.com, global edge caching is included on every plan without any bandwidth restrictions.
How to Enable Global Edge Caching
The WordPress.com Global Edge Cache is always enabled for sites on the Free, Starter, and Explorer plans. On a Creator or Entrepreneur site, you can enable Global Edge Cache from the Hosting Configuration page.
Here’s how to do it:
- On your dashboard, go to Settings → Hosting Configuration.
- Scroll down to the “Cache” module.
- Click the toggle for “Enable global edge caching for faster content delivery.”
Clear Your Site’s Cache
To clear the cache on your WordPress.com website, you should first ensure your site has a plugin-enabled plan. On the Free, Starter, or Explorer plans, the cache is flushed automatically. For this reason, it’s not necessary to do it, and the option isn’t available.
If you are on the Creator or Entrepreneur plans, take the following steps:
- Visit your site’s dashboard.
- Go to Settings → Hosting Configuration.
- Scroll down to the Cache section
- Click the “Clear cache” button to start the process.
- Wait a moment until you receive the message “Successfully cleared WordPress cache.”
After the cache is cleared, the “Clear cache” button will be momentarily disabled, and you’ll see this message: “You cleared the cache recently. Please wait a minute and try again.”
Last updated: March 26, 2024
