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FastPixel Cache – Optimize Page Speed: Compress Images, Minify, Clean Database & CDN

FastPixel Cache – Optimize Page Speed: Compress Images, Minify, Clean Database & CDN

Description

๐Ÿš€ The Ultimate Caching and Speed Improvement Plugin for WordPress

Have you ever wished your website scored 90+ on Google PageSpeed Insights, GTMetrix and other website performance analysis tools?
And achieve that without the need to pay expensive fees to consultants or learn a lot of advanced technical stuff?

โšก FastPixel automatically integrates all the latest technical enhancements, such as Page Caching, HTML/CSS/JS minification, DNS prefetching and preloading, Critical CSS, ShortPixel’s Smart Image Optimization, adaptive images, background image scaling and optimization, HTTP/2 support, fonts loading optimization, caching, a global CDN, and Core Web Vitals, within an easy-to-use, 1-minute-setup interface.

๐ŸŽฌ Ready for a Quick TEST of our Speed Optimization Tool?

There is no need to install our plugin to run a test.
You can test FastPixel live on a sandbox website@TasteWP or you can quickly assess how FastPixel can optimize your website by conducting a test. Simply use this test page, and we will apply all optimizations to a copy of your website.
This way, you can easily evaluate the substantial speed improvements it can achieve using the most widely recognized website performance analysis tools.

๐Ÿ’ก Why choose FastPixel Caching plugin?

  • Website Performance Boost: Just activate the plugin and within seconds the optimized webpages will start to be served.
  • Lower the CPU/RAM Impact: Using the plugin will reduce the impact on the resources used by your website. All the CPU intensive processing is done in the cloud and resulting pages will generally be served from a cached version and the optimized images from the CDN.
  • Automated Core Web Vitals Optimization: FastPixel takes care of all technical aspects automatically.
  • Smart Cache Warmup/Update: The cache warmup and update are taken care of automatically in a smart way. Pages are cached as they are visited and also updated if you update the content.
  • Critical CSS: CCSS is automatically generated for each page for lightning-fast page loads.
  • CSS/JS Processing: CSS/JS files are combined and also minified and compressed before they are served from our CDN.
  • HTML Optimization: A single, highly optimized HTML file is generated, adaptively serving the ideal webpage based on the visitor’s viewport or device (e.g., mobile, tablet, laptop).
  • DNS Preconnects: Accelerates resource fetching, reduces the access time to external resources.
  • Font Processing: All the techniques to accelerate the processing and delivery of fonts are employed, e.g. font subsetting, font loading control, font compression, font embedding (lower CLS result).
  • Image Resizing & Optimization: Images are automatically resized to fit their placeholders, optimized, and delivered through the ShortPixel CDN.
  • Automatic Next-Gen Images Delivery: Based on the visitor’s browser capabilities, original JPG, PNG, or GIF images are converted to and served as WebP or AVIF when supported. For browsers without support, the original format is provided.

๐ŸŒŸ Happy users that use our plugin

If you’re satisfied with the test, just search for FastPixel” in your WordPress Dashboard > Plugins, install the plugin and see for yourself how much faster your site becomes.

Testimonials:
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Itโ€™s as fast as it says in the title! liquidsnake2021
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… I was a tester and now I`m a happy user jppl
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… This pluginโ€™s fast and easy to set upโ€”I barely have to configure anything fajrisp
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Works really well! touto
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… One of the best tools! torsten3d
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Super easy to install and worked out of the box diffler
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๐Ÿ“ฉ Additional questions

If you have more questions, technical or otherwise, please refer to our FAQ section below, our docs or contact us.
We typically respond within 15 minutes.

Screenshots

  • Example site metrics on PageSpeed Insights before: Low

  • Example site metrics on PageSpeed Insights after: Good

  • Settings page – Cache status

  • Settings page – Presets

  • Settings page – Main settings

  • Settings page – JavaScript settings

  • Settings page – Images

  • Settings page – Fonts

  • Settings page – Diagnostics

  • Help Center

FAQ

Would you help me with the setup?

Our plugin is intentionally designed to be straightforward, so you usually won’t require assistance.
However, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us, and we’ll be quick to assist you.

Do you have any special plans for agencies?

Yes, we do! Please contact us to discuss about this.

Why should I choose FastPixel?

The FastPixel plugin offers an all-in-one solution to speed up your website. It’s easy to set up, integrates the latest website speed optimization technologies, and is superbly supported by the ShortPixel support team

Does FastPixel work on all hosting providers?

Yes, our plugin works with all hosting providers, but if you encounter any issues just let us know and we will be happy to help!

The Cache Status of my pages says Queued”. What does this mean?

Queued” cache status means that the page is in queue to be processed by our servers and will soon appear as Cached”.

Is FastPixel free?

Yes, as long as you install it on a website that doesn’t generate more than 5,000 page views/month, you don’t have to pay for it ๐Ÿ™‚
If you exceed this threshold no worries, affordable monthly or yearly plans are available for you.

How much is 1,000 page views/month?

Thatโ€™s probably enough for most small websites! If your website is visited by less than 50 visitors per day, it will most likely not exceed 1,000 pageviews/month.

Does FastPixel work with WooCommerce?

Yes, FastPixel definitely works with WooCommerce stores and should boost your speed significantly!

Does FastPixel boost Core Web Vitals?

Yes, FastPixel is the ultimate plugin to boost and pass Core Web Vitals without needing any technical skills or complex setups!

Is FastPixel GDPR compliant?

Yes, FastPixel is fully GDPR compliant. We have servers located in Europe, and our CDN includes over 119 points of presence worldwide, including several in Europe.

If I make changes to a cached page, will the page automatically be cached again?

Yes, if you make any changes to a page that has already been cached, the page will automatically be cached with the new content.

Can I exclude one or more pages from optimization?

Yes, you can definitely exclude pages from optimization either individually or in bulk!

Will the plugin interfere with other themes, plugins or widgets?

We have taken great care to ensure that FastPixel plugin won’t interfere with other themes, plugins or widgets, minimizing the chances of compatibility issues. Despite our best efforts to mitigate the risks, considering the vast array of hosting providers, along with tens of thousands of plugins and themes available in the WordPress ecosystem, occasional conflicts with other plugins or widgets are possible. If you encounter any issues or suspect interference with other plugins or widgets, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Do I need a cache plugin for WordPress?

Yes, a caching plugin is essential for speeding up your website and improving its performance!

What is the importance of using caching plugins in WordPress?

Caching plugins in WordPress improve website performance by storing static versions of your pages, reducing server load, and speeding up load times. This enhances user experience, boosts SEO rankings, and can handle higher traffic more efficiently.

Is FastPixel compatible with other cache plugins?

If you’re using this plugin alongside other caching tools like WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, WP Optimize or W3 Total Cache, make sure to disable them to make this one work at the best performance.

Is there an external service used by FastPixel plugin?

Our plugin integrates with an external service via dedicated API endpoints. This process involves sending a request with specific data to the server API endpoint, which then queues and processes the request to generate HTML content. Once your request reaches the front of the queue, the service processes the data, generates the HTML content based on the specified URL, and then sends the HTML back to the plugin using the provided postback URL. The plugin automatically receives the generated HTML content and saves it to the disk on your WordPress installation. This process is designed to be seamless and requires no manual intervention.

Example data sent to server API endpoint ‘https://api.fastpixel.io/api/v1/enqueue’ to request HTML page generation:

{
    "url":"https://example.com/",
    "postbackUrl":"https://example.com/wp-json/fastpixel-website-accelerator/v1/update",
    "settings":{
        "modules":{
            "ScriptRewrite":{
                "enabled":true,
                "settings":{
                    "exclude":{
                        "strings":[],
                        "regexps":[]
                    },
                    "eventHandlersRewrite":false,
                    "excludeGDPR":true
                },
            "injectBootstrapScripts":true,
            "rdelay":0
            },
            "ImageRewrite":{
                "enabled":true,
                "settings":{
                    "forceImageDimensions":false
                }
            },
            "ReducedFonts":{
                "settings":{
                    "soft":true
                }
            }
        },
        "imageQuality":"lossy",
        "cropImages":false
    },
    "plugin_version":"1.0.22",
    "siteKey":"randomKey"
}

Also there are two enpoints on external service:
https://api.fastpixel.io/api/v1/purge_all – this endpoint is used to request pages cache. Url is put into queue and once your request reaches the front of the queue, service processes request. Service request page and parse it to get list of links to other pages. Pages from this list are requested too. New html pages will be prepared and send back to wordpress installation for all pages from the list.
Example data sent to server API endpoint ‘https://api.fastpixel.io/api/v1/purge_all’ to request HTML page generation:

{
    "url":"https://example.com/",
    "siteKey":"randomKey"
}

https://api.fastpixel.io/api/v1/detect_endpoints – this endpoint is used to check which rest api route is available, /wp-json/fastpixel-website-accelerator/v1/update or ?rest_route=/fastpixel-website-accelerator/v1/update. Response from this endpoint return list of available endpoints and first item from this list is saved for future use. This endpoint is used only if default rest api endpoint is not available.
Example data sent to server API endpoint ‘https://api.fastpixel.io/api/v1/detect_endpoints’ to request HTML page generation:

{
    "url":"https://example.com/",
    "siteKey":"randomKey"
}

More information can be found on https://fastpixel.io

Security Measures
We prioritize your security and privacy. All communications between the plugin and the external service are encrypted, ensuring that your data remains private and secure. Furthermore, the plugin securely stores the generated HTML content on your disk, adhering to the highest data protection standards.

Support and Documentation
For more detailed information on how to use the plugin or the API, troubleshooting tips, or if you need assistance, please check our docs or contact us.

Reviews

ะœะฐะน 15, 2025 1 reply
I have been trying out Fastpixel on a customer site for a few weeks now and I love it. Fast, easy and no fuss! Great support as well!
ะœะฐะน 10, 2025 1 reply
I was genuinely hopeful when I returned to try FastPixel after initially testing it during its beta phase. Back then, I had shifted to LiteSpeed due to missing features but was excited to give it another shot. Unfortunately, the experience this time was equally disappointing, mainly due to a lack of effective support. Initially, I contacted FastPixel support about a CORS error & 404s for FastPixelโ€™s CSS/JS broken files preventing proper font loading on my site. Despite providing all details and screenshots, their response lacked depth and follow-through. They stopped replying after vague suggestions, and the issue remained unresolved. It got worse after week or 2 after enabling FastPixel, my hosting account was suspended due to excessive CPU usage. My host flagged 100+ PHP processes consuming nearly 300MB each. Hereโ€™s part of the suspension message: Unfortunately we’ve had to suspend your account due to extremely high resource usage… Process Count: 105 (Killed)” Disabling FastPixel immediately resolved the issueโ€”CPU usage dropped and the site returned to normal. No other plugins or cron jobs were involved. Itโ€™s unfortunate, as I really wanted to make this work. But when support is unresponsive and the plugin creates persistent front-end errors with no proper resolution path, it leaves users with no option but to switch to alternativesIโ€™ve refrained from writing a review for a month hoping for resolution, but now feel obligated to share my honest experience so others can make an informed choice.
ะœะฐะน 6, 2025 1 reply
It took me 2 minutes to install and use. Website load time reduced from 4.57s to 500ms. GT Metrix score jumped from C to A and PageSpeed Insights mobile score from 73 to 99! I also like that the diagnostics tab shows if any plugins are conflicting, making it easy to disable them. I haven’t seen this feature on other performance plugins. I also left the settings in default mode and used the second preset (Balanced). This plugin is super easy to use, fast, and significantly improves server response time, load time, and overall core web vitals. The outcome is improved website rankings, user experience and even conversion. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a speed/performance plugin. It gets the job done hassle-free.
ะะฟั€ะตะปัŒ 16, 2025 1 reply
I appreciate software that works. Support responds quickly, addressing any issues. I tried it against a few others, including WP Rocket, and with the tests passing Iโ€™ve been transitioning more and more to it.
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Contributors & Developers

“FastPixel Cache – Optimize Page Speed: Compress Images, Minify, Clean Database & CDN” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

Changelog

1.0.48

๐Ÿงญ The Clarity Update

Release Date: May 9, 2025

โœจ Enhancements

Smarter Notifications: We’ve fine-tuned our notifications to make them more relevant and easier to understandโ€”especially when changing Settings or Presets.
Cache Status by ID: You can now sort pages by ID in the Cache Status page, making it easier to track and manage which pages are cached.
Streamlined Compression Settings: Reorganized the image compression levels for a cleaner look and added clearer explanations about WebP conversion and delivery.
UI Polishing: Minor interface improvements for a more seamless user experience.

Update now to enjoy a cleaner, clearer, and more intuitive optimization workflow! ๐Ÿš€

1.0.47

๐Ÿงน The Clean Logs Update

Release Date: April 16, 2025

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Fixes & Improvements

  • Error Log Cleanup: Fixed several notices that were cluttering error logs in some cases, helping keep your server logs clean and easy to read.
  • Bugfixes: Addressed various minor issues to improve stability and performance.

Update now for a smoother, quieter backend experience! ๐Ÿš€

1.0.46

๐Ÿ›’ The Woo Fix Update

Release Date: March 31, 2025

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Fixes & Improvements

  • WooCommerce Compatibility Fixes: Resolved various issues to ensure smoother optimization across WooCommerce pages.

Update now to keep your WooCommerce store running fast and flawlessly! ๐Ÿš€

1.0.45

๐ŸŒ The Smart Purge Update

Release Date: March 28, 2025

โœจ New Features

  • Always Purge URL(s): You can now define specific page URLs that should always be purged from the cache whenever posts, pages, or plugins are added, edited, or removed. Perfect for keeping key landing pages and dynamic content fresh!

๐Ÿค Compatibility Improvements

  • WPML Support Enhanced: Added redirect patches to improve compatibility with multilingual setups using WPML.
  • Affiliate Parameter Handling: Improved support for affiliate tracking parameters to ensure they donโ€™t interfere with caching or optimization.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Bug Fixes

  • Various under-the-hood bugfixes to improve stability and performance.

1.0.44

๐Ÿ”„ The Smarter Cache Update

๐Ÿš€ Enhancements

  • Improved Automatic Cache Purging: Introduced new hooks to ensure fresh content is always served after changes, making your site even more responsive and up-to-date.

    ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Fixes & Improvements

  • Bug Fixes: Resolved various issues for better stability and performance.

Update now to keep your site lightning-fast with smarter cache management! ๐Ÿš€

1.0.43

๐ŸŒ The Multilingual Performance Update

Release Date: March 3, 2025

๐Ÿš€ New Features

  • TranslatePress Compatibility: FastPixel now fully supports websites using TranslatePress, ensuring seamless optimization for multilingual sites. Your translated pages will now be superfast!

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Fixes

  • BugFixes: Various optimizations and refinements to enhance stability and performance.

Update now to keep your multilingual website running at peak speed! ๐Ÿš€

1.0.42

โ˜๏ธ The Cloudflare Boost Update

Release Date: February 24, 2025

๐Ÿš€ New Features

  • Cloudflare Integration: FastPixel now integrates directly with Cloudflare! Automatically purge your Cloudflare cache after optimizing pages, ensuring visitors always see the latest version.
  • Smarter Cache Purging: The cache is now automatically cleared when adding/removing plugins, themes, or updating WordPress, keeping your site fresh without extra effort.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Fixes

  • Bugfixes: We’ve squashed various bugs to enhance performance and stability.
  • UI Fixes: Made small UI adjustments for a cleaner and more intuitive experience.

Update now to take advantage of the new Cloudflare integration and improved caching! โœจ

1.0.41

๐Ÿ”ง Maintenance Update
Release Date: January 28, 2025
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Fixes & Improvements
* PHP 8.4 Compatibility: Enhanced compatibility to ensure smooth performance with the latest PHP version.
* Exclusion Fixes: Resolved minor issues with exclusions for a more reliable optimization process.
* UI Fixes: Made small UI adjustments for a cleaner and more intuitive experience.

Update now to keep everything running smoothly and efficiently! ๐Ÿš€

1.0.40

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Maintenance Update
Release Date: January 21, 2025
โš™๏ธ Fixes & Improvements:
* JavaScript Exclusions: Resolved minor issues to ensure smoother handling of excluded scripts.
* Conflicting Plugins List: Updated the list of known conflicting plugins for improved compatibility and seamless integration.

Stay up-to-date and keep your site running at peak performance! ๐Ÿš€

1.0.39

The New Yearโ€™s Update ๐ŸŽ‰
Release Date: January 16, 2025
๐Ÿš€ New Features & Enhancements
* Brand New Design: Enjoy a modern, streamlined interface designed for better usability and a more intuitive experience.
* Improved Texts: All descriptions and instructions have been refined to make setup and configuration smoother than ever.
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Bug Fixes
* Minor Bug Fixes: We’ve addressed small issues to ensure a more stable and reliable performance.

Update now to experience a faster, easier, and better way to optimize your website!

1.0.38

Release Date: December 23, 2024
๐Ÿ”’ Security Enhancements
* Asymmetric Request Signing: Improved communication security between the FastPixel WordPress plugin and the optimization service by implementing RSA-2048 asymmetric cryptography. This ensures robust authentication and enhanced protection against unauthorized access or tampering.
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Improvements
* Updated Plugin Compatibility: allowing CookieYes to properly scrape optimized pages
* Updated conflicting plugins list

โœจ Your website optimization just got even more secure! ๐ŸŽ‰

1.0.37

Release Date: December 17, 2024
* Some more bug fixes to make the experience even better

1.0.36

The Holiday Update ๐ŸŽ„
Release Date: December 17, 2024
Celebrate the season with a smoother, more feature-packed experience! Here’s what’s new in this festive update:
๐Ÿ†• New Features
* Exclude WooCommerce Items: Now you can exclude specific WooCommerce products, categories, and tags from optimization, giving you more control over your store’s behavior.
* Post Type Exclusions: Added the ability to exclude custom post types, ensuring your site performs just the way you want it.
* Automatic Homepage Cache Refresh: The homepage cache is automatically refreshed whenever a new post is added, ensuring that the displayed content is always up to date.
* WordPress Taxonomies: You can now view cached pages on the Cache Status page filtered by your taxonomies.
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Improvements
* Updated Plugin Compatibility: We’ve refreshed the list of conflicting plugins to improve compatibility and avoid potential issues.
* Bricks Builder Compatibility: We’ve added new built-in parameter exclusions to improve compatibility with Bricks Builder.
๐Ÿž Bug Fixes
* Squashed several pesky bugs to ensure a more stable and reliable experience.
Thank you for being part of our journey! Your feedback helps us make every update better. ๐ŸŽ

1.0.35

Release date: Nov 28, 2024
* Better cache purge
* Bug Fixes

1.0.34

Release date: Nov 26, 2024
* Added purge button to the admin bar
* Bug Fixes

1.0.33

Release date: Nov 25, 2024
* Improved multisite compatibility
* Small UI Fixes
* Bug Fixes
* URLs have been added within the plugin for easier access to the documentation
* Replaced deactivation popup

1.0.32

Release date: Nov 15, 2024
* Bug Fix for WooCommerce product cache purge

1.0.31

Release date: Nov 14, 2024
* Bug fix

1.0.30

Release date: Nov 12, 2024
* Bug fixes, updated advanced-cache.php file and WP_CACHE constant check

1.0.29

Release date: Oct 31, 2024
* Bug Fix

1.0.28

Release date: Oct 31, 2024
* Bug Fixes: Small fixes for wildcard and regexp exclusions.

1.0.27

Release date: Oct 31, 2024
* Bug Fixes: Resolved various issues for improved stability and performance.
New Features:
* Added speculation rules and Speculative Loading for improved performance.
* Improved the exclusion system by adding wildcard support for page exclusions, allowing pages to be excluded in bulk.
* Added the option to disable all query parameters, improving the disk space usage.

1.0.26

Release date: Aug 31, 2024
* Security Fix

1.0.25

Release date: Aug 3, 2024
* Presets added, security fixes

1.0.24

Release date: May 20, 2024
* Fixed bug with non disappearing limit” message

1.0.23

Release date: May 15, 2024
* Bugfixes, added ability to serve cached page for logged in user

1.0.22

Release date: May 8, 2024
* Bugfix after wrong merge

1.0.21

Release date: May 8, 2024
* Fixes for complying with WP guidelines

1.0.0

Release date: October 13, 2023
* Initial release