DebugHawk – WordPress Performance Monitoring & Debugging vs Anti-Cache Kit

Anti-Cache Kit is a development tool for WordPress developers and designers who need to bypass all caching and optimization mechanisms during development, testing, or troubleshooting. Development tool only. Do not leave active on production sites. Key features Cache and optimization management Automatically detects, flushes, and deactivates 20+ cache plugins Removes cache drop-ins (object-cache.php) so caches that keep working through a drop-in actually stop Deactivates optimization plugins that interfere with debugging (Perfmatters, FlyingPress, WP Asset CleanUp, and more) Never deactivates Query Monitor, the debugging tool you need while troubleshooting Clears object cache (Redis, Memcached) and OPcache Clears hosting-specific caches (SiteGround, Cloudflare, Kinsta, and Varnish on demand) Prevents browser caching for administrators Server-level cache prevention Injects .htaccess rules via the WordPress markers API, no backup file needed Disables SiteGround cache via environment variables Sets no-cache, no-store headers at server level for all visitors Disables ETags and mod_expires to prevent conditional caching Sends CDN/proxy bypass headers (X-Accel-Expires, Surrogate-Control) Detects nginx and Caddy and skips rules that would not apply there, offering an equivalent nginx snippet to copy instead Cleanly removes only its own rules on deactivation, leaving the rest of .htaccess untouched Debug mode activation Enables WP_DEBUG, WP_DEBUG_LOG, and SCRIPT_DEBUG (errors go to wp-content/debug.log) Sets WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY to false so errors are logged, not shown on screen Disables WordPress cache (WP_CACHE = false) Comments out conflicting definitions with visible markers instead of deleting them Wraps its own definitions in markers and reverts them on deactivation, preserving any WP_DEBUG, WP_CACHE or SCRIPT_DEBUG you had set yourself Modifies wp-config.php with the WordPress Filesystem API, validates the result before writing, and never keeps a copy of your credentials on disk Maintenance mode Optional status page for non-logged visitors Quick toggle from admin bar Customizable via filter hook Self-contained output with aggressive cache prevention headers (503, no-store, Surrogate-Control) Safety and environment Detects production sites with wp_get_environment_type() and shows a dismissible warning, plus a red dot in the admin bar Status panel reflects the real state: debug constants, server rules, detected environment, and whether wp-config.php is writable Removes its options and any leftover backup directory from older versions on uninstall Supported cache plugins WP Rocket W3 Total Cache WP Super Cache WP Fastest Cache LiteSpeed Cache SiteGround Optimizer WP Optimize Hummingbird (WPMU DEV) Breeze (Cloudways) Autoptimize Cache Enabler Surge Redis Object Cache Powered Cache Comet Cache Swift Performance Nginx Helper NitroPack SpinupWP Docket Cache Object Cache Pro Supported optimization plugins Perfmatters FlyingPress WP Asset CleanUp Object Cache 4 Everyone DietPress (WPO Tweaks) Clearfy Cache EWWW Image Optimizer ShortPixel Image Optimizer Supported hosting caches SiteGround (via .htaccess environment variables and plugin API) Cloudflare (both new and legacy namespaces) Kinsta Varnish (opt-in, best-effort PURGE/BAN when detected) Generic hosting cache systems Developer Information Hooks and Filters ayudawp_anticache_maintenance_data – Filter to customize maintenance page data (heading, status, message, retry) ayudawp_anticache_cache_plugins – Filter to modify the list of supported cache and optimization plugins ayudawp_anticache_purge_varnish – Filter to force the opt-in Varnish purge on or off (return true or false) Constants AYUDAWP_ANTICACHE_VERSION – Plugin version AYUDAWP_ANTICACHE_PLUGIN_DIR – Plugin directory path AYUDAWP_ANTICACHE_PLUGIN_URL – Plugin directory URL AYUDAWP_ANTICACHE_PLUGIN_BASENAME – Plugin basename for hooks Code examples Customize maintenance page: add_filter( 'ayudawp_anticache_maintenance_data', function( $data ) { $data['heading'] = 'My Site Name'; $data['status'] = 'Updating...'; $data['message'] = 'We are deploying a new version. Back in a few minutes.'; return $data; } ); Add a custom cache plugin: add_filter( 'ayudawp_anticache_cache_plugins', function( $plugins ) { $plugins['my-cache/my-cache.php'] = array( 'name' => 'My Cache Plugin', 'type' => 'cache', ); return $plugins; } ); Support Need private support or custom development? Do you need one-on-one help, priority troubleshooting, or a custom feature, integration, or tweak built specifically for your site? I offer private support and custom development. Just contact me and tell me what you need. Need help or have suggestions? Official website WordPress support forum YouTube channel Documentation and tutorials Love the plugin? Please leave us a 5-star review and help spread the word! About AyudaWP We are specialists in WordPress security, SEO, and performance optimization plugins. We create tools that solve real problems for WordPress site owners while maintaining the highest coding standards and accessibility requirements.

Monitor and debug WordPress performance issues with DebugHawk – the performance monitoring tool built specifically for WordPress developers and site owners who need to identify what’s slowing down their site. Why WordPress Sites Are Slow Slow WordPress sites lose visitors, conversions, and search rankings. But identifying the root cause is difficult when frontend tools like Google PageSpeed Insights only show part of the picture. DebugHawk monitors both frontend and backend performance so you can see exactly what’s slowing down your WordPress site – whether it’s slow database queries, external API calls, or frontend Core Web Vitals problems. What DebugHawk Monitors Frontend Performance Metrics: Core Web Vitals – LCP (Largest Contentful Paint), INP (Interaction to Next Paint), CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift), TTFB (Time to First Byte), FCP (First Contentful Paint) Network Performance – DNS lookup time, connection time Browser Resources – HTTP requests, page weight, transfer sizes Backend Performance Tracking: Database Query Performance – Slow queries, query count, total database time PHP Execution – Execution time, memory usage External HTTP Requests – API call timing, external service performance Object Cache Performance – Hit ratio, cache effectiveness Page Cache Effectiveness – Cache hits vs misses Redirect Detection – Unnecessary redirects slowing page loads Debug Slow WordPress Sites Unlike generic performance tools, DebugHawk understands WordPress architecture. It shows you: Which plugins are causing slow database queries Which external APIs are timing out Whether your caching is working effectively Perfect for WordPress developers, agencies managing multiple sites, and site owners who need to diagnose performance issues quickly. How It Works Automatic Monitoring – Once configured, DebugHawk tracks performance on every page load Real User Monitoring (RUM) – See actual performance data from your real visitors, not synthetic tests Historical Data – Track performance over time, identify when issues started Encrypted Transmission – All data is encrypted before sending to DebugHawk’s dashboard No impact on site performance – the monitoring overhead is negligible. Perfect For WordPress Developers debugging slow queries and performance bottlenecks Agencies monitoring client site performance across multiple WordPress sites Site Owners who need to understand why their WordPress site is slow WooCommerce Stores tracking checkout performance and database optimization Membership Sites monitoring server load and query performance Get Started Sign up for a free trial at DebugHawk.com Install and activate this plugin Add your site configuration to wp-config.php Start monitoring your WordPress performance