Guide: Clearing Cache on WordPress Sites Using Popular Caching Plugins

To clear caching plugins on a WordPress site and ensure that the most recent content is being displayed, follow these steps:

1. Identify the Installed Caching Plugin:

• Common caching plugins include W3 Total Cache, WP Super Cache, WP Rocket, and LiteSpeed Cache.
• Go to your WordPress dashboard, then navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins to see which caching plugin is active.

2. Clear Cache via Plugin Settings:

Each plugin has its own method for clearing the cache:

• W3 Total Cache:

1. Go to Performance in the WordPress dashboard.
2. Click Dashboard.
3. Click the empty all caches button.

• WP Super Cache:

1. Go to Settings > WP Super Cache in the WordPress dashboard.
2. Under the Easy tab, click Delete Cache.

• WP Rocket:

1. Go to Settings > WP Rocket in the WordPress dashboard.
2. Click on the Dashboard tab.
3. Click Clear Cache.

• LiteSpeed Cache:

1. Go to LiteSpeed Cache > Toolbox in the WordPress dashboard.
2. Click the Purge All button.

3. Clear Browser Cache (Optional):

• After clearing the WordPress cache, clear your browser cache to ensure you’re viewing the most recent version of the site.
• You can do this in your browser settings under Privacy and Security > Clear Browsing Data.

4. Test the Site:

• After clearing the cache, visit your site in an incognito or private browsing window to see the most recent changes.