Optimum Gravatar Cache vs Super Page Cache – Cloudflare Cache, Page Speed & Core Web Vitals

Optimum Gravatar Cache allows you to create a local cache with optimized copies of gravatars. The optimization is accomplished by resizing the avatars to the sizes used on your site, in addition to optimizing the images internally. Optimizations are performed to minimize the size of each avatar served by the plugin. The plugin uses WordPress CRON to perform heavier tasks. Avatars are resized in the background. Avatars are optimized internally in the background. Except in certain cases where it is necessary to resize the avatars in the page request. The plugin handles all your site’s gravatar as long as the wordpress get_avatar() function or buddypress bp_member_avatar() function is used. Works with plugins, themes, etc. The plugin allows you to customize the avatar by default. This avatar is served whenever the user / visitor does not have a custom gravatar. This greatly reduces the number of requests made by your page, improving the user experience. Besides allowing to frame the avatar by default with the theme of your site. The plugin, after being configured and activated, starts by serving gravatar for all. And it begins to create the cache dynamically in the background with the sizes being collected by the requests, as well as those configured on the plug-in page. When the avatar already exists in the cache, the plugin serves the avatar in cache. The plugin periodically checks to see if the user updated their gravatar on gravatar.com if yes is updated locally. This way, keeping an updated cache. The plugin intends the following: Work with the gravatars locally, cache; Reduce the number of requests per page, thus reducing the total time required to load all files. This is achieved because most users do not have a custom gravatar, and for those, only one file needs to be downloaded; Optimize all avatars by reducing their size and transfer time again. Please if you find any bugs of any kind please contact me so that I can solve it as soon as possible. Languages English en_GB (@willstockstech) Portuguese pt_PT (@jomisica) Help translate this plugin into your language Dependencies This plugin depends on the following PHP modules: php-gd or php-imagick (So that it can resize the avatars) php-curl (So that it can communicate with the gravatar using the same connection to update several avatars) The plugin also depends on WordPress CRON to be able to solve the heaviest tasks in the background.

Super Page Cache is a powerful full page cache plugin for WordPress that caches static files (CSS, JS, images) and HTML webpages at both server disk-level and the global Cloudflare CDN. Get enterprise-level performance with zero configuration required. Super Page Cache improves site speed by enabling server-side caching, cache preloading, local Google Fonts, and removing unused CSS and JavaScript, boosting Core Web Vitals and load times. Works right out of the box with or without Cloudflare. Powerful disk caching saves files locally on your server. To use Cloudflare CDN, just enter your API Key or Token. The intuitive dashboard includes detailed settings and built-in documentation, though most users won’t need to change the defaults. ⚡ Quick Links Documentation → Complete setup and configuration guide Support Forum → Community help and expert support YouTube Videos → Step-by-step visual guides for every feature Go Pro → Advanced features and priority support 🚀 How Does The Plugin Work? Disk Caching (Works Without Cloudflare): Server-level caching saves HTML pages and static files directly to your server, loading pages instantly without any CDN. Cloudflare CDN (Optional): Connect your Cloudflare account to leverage 200+ edge locations using modern Cache Rules. Works with FREE Cloudflare Plan – no paid account required. Achieve higher Pingdom and GTmetrix scores with edge delivery. Supports Free, Pro, and Enterprise Cloudflare plans with auto-purging, cron jobs, and integrated metrics. 🔥 Core Features (Free Version) 🚀 Complete Caching Solution Disk Caching: Lightning-fast server caching with Cloudflare fallback CDN Integration: Optional Cloudflare CDN with 200+ edge locations Cache Controls: Exclude cookies, query params, URIs, AMP, feeds, REST API Cache Lifespan: Custom expiration or never-expire settings Header Management: Preserve critical response headers Cache Buster: Logged-in users never see cached content Performance Metrics: Track cache effectiveness ⚡ Performance Optimization Google Fonts: Combine and serve locally for better Web Vitals Lazy Loading: Images, videos, iframes, background images Lazy Load Exclusions: By keywords, URL patterns, or CSS classes Assets Manager: Enable/disable CSS/JS per page Browser Caching: Auto-configure .htaccess rules These performance features cover CSS, caching, lazy loading, and browser caching to keep every page fast. 🛠️ Advanced Cache Management Auto-Purging: Clear cache on content updates including related pages Granular Purge: HTML only or entire cache with assets Preloader: From sitemaps, menus, or recent posts (manual/CRON) Background Processing: Uses Action Scheduler Queue-Based Purging: Prevent server overload Backend Bypass: Prevent admin dashboard caching Per-Page Control: Exclude via editor metabox Toolbar Purging: Instant purge from WP toolbar 🔧 Developer & Power User Features Redesigned Dashboard: Intuitive navigation with grouped settings Built-in Documentation: Tips within the dashboard Cache Backends: advanced-cache.php or cURL-based Defer JS Filter: spc_defer_script to exclude scripts Role Permissions: Control who can purge cache Cloudflare API: All plans via API Key or Token Export/Import: Settings as JSON Preserve on Deactivation: Retain settings for staging 🗄️ Database Optimization Database Cleanup: Remove revisions, auto-drafts, trash, spam, transients Scheduled Maintenance: Daily, weekly, or monthly Table Optimization: SQL OPTIMIZE TABLE for defragmentation Selective Cleanup: Choose which data types to clean One-click database optimization helps clean database clutter and improve performance. 🌐 Universal Compatibility Premium Hosts: Kinsta, WP Engine, SpinupWP, and more eCommerce: WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads Server Caches: Varnish, OPcache auto-purge Prefetch: Internal links via Instant.page 💎 Super Page Cache PRO with Advanced Performance Features Ignore Marketing Parameters: Better cache hit rate (UTM, affiliate, tracking codes) Defer JavaScript: Eliminate render-blocking JS. Learn more Delay JavaScript: Load JS on interaction only. Learn more Advanced Lazy Loading: Viewport detection, above-the-fold optimization Advanced Exclusions: Exclude specific JS/pages from caching Priority Support: Faster email response times Upgrade to Pro 🎯 Usage Note Disable page caching in other plugins (WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, W3 Total Cache). Safe to use alongside Optimole, Autoptimize, Perfmatters, ShortPixel for asset optimization. ⭐ What Users Say ★★★★★ “Response times dropped from 400ms+ to below 200ms. Almost the same as my static S3 site—using the free version!” – @jurijs0 ★★★★★ “A game-changer for our website’s performance! Noticeable improvement in loading times, boosted engagement and SEO.” – @brandnexusstudios Leave a review | Follow us on Twitter | YouTube Super Page Cache is backed by Themeisle, powering 1M+ WordPress sites with 450+ five-star Trustpilot ratings.