Title: Caching, Why Not?
Last modified: August 22, 2026

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# Caching, Why Not?

 *  Resolved [mohobook](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mohobook/)
 * (@mohobook)
 * [2 weeks, 1 day ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/caching-why-not/)
 * I have relied on this plugin and BBQ as an integral part of securing WordPress,
   yet today, immediately after updating, there’s a warning in admin about not using
   it alongside caching
 * Respectfully, what WordPress site doesn’t use some sort of caching?

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 *  Plugin Author [Jeff Starr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/specialk/)
 * (@specialk)
 * [2 weeks, 1 day ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/caching-why-not/#post-19000327)
 * Glad to help.
 * “..what WordPress site doesn’t use some sort of caching?”
 * Many do. There are millions of WP sites and 20K+ users of this plugin. Personally
   I never have used caching on any site, WP or otherwise, in over 20 years as a
   developer.
 * Also if it helps, this plugin never has been compatible with caching. The new
   message is displayed on sites that have caching enabled via `WP_CACHE` constant.
   It is intended to bring awareness to site owners who may have missed the “no-
   cache” information displayed on the plugin homepage, documentation, readme.txt,
   settings page, Help tab, support forum sticky, and numerous other locations.
 * Bottom line: if you are seeing that message, it is recommended to deactivate 
   the plugin.
 * I hope this helps, let me know if I can provide any further information.
 *  Thread Starter [mohobook](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mohobook/)
 * (@mohobook)
 * [2 weeks, 1 day ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/caching-why-not/#post-19000336)
 * Appreciate the quick reply
 * If I could trade caching for this plugin, I would choose this plugin, caching
   makes the simplest things beyond frustrating, especially the design / development
   process
 * Unfortunately, I have yet to find a host that doesn’t force you to use caching,
   nor can I get my head around performance without the use of caching
 * This plugin (this warning) has encouraged me to rethink a lot of things I have
   begrudgingly accepted over the years
 * A long shot, but have you ever written about hosting / building / running a WordPress
   site without caching, I would be grateful for any direction that would help me
   eliminate caching from my world, forever
 *  Plugin Author [Jeff Starr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/specialk/)
 * (@specialk)
 * [2 weeks, 1 day ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/caching-why-not/#post-19000351)
 * It’s a great question. Honestly there are no tricks or gimmicks to _not_ using
   caching. But it does tend to cost more $. Many web hosts use caching because 
   their service is lacking and so they throw caching into the mix as a magic “cure
   all” for performance issues. But as you say caching can cause more problems than
   it solves. For me, it’s always been worth it to spend a bit more for web hosting
   that provides solid performance _without_ relying on caching, etc. Then you can
   build on a baseline that is fast intrinsically, and can forge ahead from there,
   keeping everything as light and fast as possible as you go. I know not everyone
   can afford to pay more for hosting (sometimes I barely can), but you asked so
   wanted to answer honestly.
 *  Thread Starter [mohobook](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mohobook/)
 * (@mohobook)
 * [2 weeks, 1 day ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/caching-why-not/#post-19000364)
 * Everything has become expensive, even subpar hosting (that shoves caching down
   your throat), not to mention email marking service providers (rant)
 * That said, for the reasons you point out, and for the amount of time spent fighting
   cached content, there comes a point when higher hosting fees make sense
 * Are you able share who one of these hosts may be? If you don’t feel this is the
   right forum to make recommendations, I understand
 *  Plugin Author [Jeff Starr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/specialk/)
 * (@specialk)
 * [2 weeks, 1 day ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/caching-why-not/#post-19000371)
 * I do have a list of recommendations, but you are correct this is not the place
   for it. Feel free to [reach me anytime](https://perishablepress.com/contact/)
   and I’ll share the information directly. Thank you, [@mohobook](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mohobook/).
 *  Plugin Author [Jeff Starr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/specialk/)
 * (@specialk)
 * [1 week, 6 days ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/caching-why-not/#post-19001657)
 * I received your email and replied, but the message was bounced back with error:
 * Unrouteable address, Action: failed, Final-Recipient: rfc822, Status: 5.0.0
 * Just FYI
 *  [michaelmartin73](https://wordpress.org/support/users/michaelmartin73/)
 * (@michaelmartin73)
 * [2 days, 13 hours ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/caching-why-not/#post-19011475)
 * Hi Jeff I have the same issue as this user after update of my blackhole pro this
   week. On your own info page [https://plugin-planet.com/blackhole-pro/](https://plugin-planet.com/blackhole-pro/)
   it says “Compatible with a [growing list of cache plugins](https://plugin-planet.com/blackhole-pro-cache-plugins/)”
   which directly contradicts when you say “this plugin never has been compatible
   with caching”?
 * [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8ou1juqww0odlvv17wqhc/Screenshot-2026-09-04-105514.png?rlkey=xzcniuigm1ekpvdyij8dfob5d&st=m6pwf6eo&dl=0](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8ou1juqww0odlvv17wqhc/Screenshot-2026-09-04-105514.png?rlkey=xzcniuigm1ekpvdyij8dfob5d&st=m6pwf6eo&dl=0)
 *  Plugin Author [Jeff Starr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/specialk/)
 * (@specialk)
 * [2 days, 7 hours ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/caching-why-not/#post-19011878)
 * Thanks for the catch [@michaelmartin73](https://wordpress.org/support/users/michaelmartin73/),
   I have updated the home page to show the current/correct information.

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 * Last reply from: [Jeff Starr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/specialk/)
 * Last activity: [2 days, 7 hours ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/caching-why-not/#post-19011878)
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