Autoclear Autoptimize Cache
Automatically clear Autoptimize cache if it grows larger then the allowed option.
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Autoclear Autoptimize Cache shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 8K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Autoclear Autoptimize Cache stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| autoptimize | >100 |
| cache | >100 |
| pagespeed | >100 |
| utilities | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 9 reviews
About Autoclear Autoptimize Cache
From the official readme · v2.1.1Description
Autoptimize is a popular performance plugin for WordPress. Among other features, Autoptimize creates and builds cached versions of optimized asset files descreasing page loading times.
But left unchecked, those cached files can become very large. That can slow page loading, increase web server load, and use unuecessary amounts of disk space.
This companion plugin provides a way to set the maximum allowable cache file size for your site and, if that size is exceeded, automatically clears your Autoptimize cache and allows it to rebuild itself. That’s good.
Plugin Settings
- Navigate to WordPress admin dashboard -> Settings -> Autoptimize Cache Settings
- Select from one of the available
Maximum cache file sizeoptions from the select menu and press theSave Changesbutton - Please note: You obviously must have Autoptimize plugin installed for this plugin to work
Roadmap
- Release first stable versions
- Add a time based WP_Cron setting that will clear cache every few days, week, month, etc.
- Internationalization improvements
Installation
Via your WordPress admin dashboard, navigate to Plugins -> Add new and search for ‘Autoclear Autoptimize Cache’. Then install the plugin and activate it in the usual way.
You cam also manually install the plugin by downloading a copy of the plugin from the WordPress plugins repository. Then:
- Unzip the downloaded autoclear-autoptimize-cache.zip file
- Upload the unzipped folder
autoclear-autoptimize-cachedirectory to your/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
But isn’t clearing my cache going to slow my page loading speeds?
When you clear cache there will be a brief period where page loading time increases while it builds fresh cache. But the benefit is well worth it. Allowing Autoptimize cache to grow too large uses up unecessary disk space and actually degrades performance, especially on shared and small VPS hosting.
What is the best maximum cache size setting option for my site?
That depends on a few factors, such as site traffic, using a theme with lots of options, and hosting resources available. You can experiment to find the best balance between performance and cache size. Generally, the following are good assumptions: 64 MB for small blogging site on entry level shared hosting. 96 MB for small blogging site on entry level shared hosting. 128 MB for medium blogging site on entry level shared hosting. 512 MB for sites running complex themes and plugins on shared or small VPS. 768 MB for sites running complex themes and plugins, e-commerce, memberships on med VPS…
Do I need to have the Autoptimize plugin installed on my site for this to work?
Yes. This companion plugin wouldn’t be of any use without it and you’ll see an admin warning notice if you try and use this plugin without first installing Autoptimize.
Something isn’t working right. How can I get help?
We welcome your feedback and we’re here to assist you. You can create a post in the Support Forum tab for this plugin, or you can open an issue at our Github repository at https://github.com/hyperpress/aocc/issues. Please help us better serve you by providing a concise but detailed description of the issue you need help with: Describe the symptoms of the issue (error, not clearing cache correctly, white screen, etc.) When did you first notice the problem? Did you change anything prior to noticing the problem (installed or updated another plugin or theme. Made some other change) What make and…
My site pages load so slowly. Can you help?
There are many factors that determine performance of web pages. More than ever, slow loading pages cost site owners search ranking, traffic, and revenue. We are experts on WordPress PageSpeed performance. So, if you need help, visit http://themesurgeons.com/contact. We make WordPress fast!
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release
2.0.0
- Add 64 MB maximum cache option for smaller faster sites
2.1.0
- Add settings link to plugin list page item
- Add additional limit setting of 96MB requested
2.1.1
- Fix bug in settings link on plugin page creating link on every entry. Thank you @thetyke
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FAQ
Autoclear Autoptimize Cache: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is Autoclear Autoptimize Cache free?
Yes. Autoclear Autoptimize Cache is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Autoclear Autoptimize Cache safe to use in 2026?
Autoclear Autoptimize Cache shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 8K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Autoclear Autoptimize Cache?
Autoclear Autoptimize Cache is active on 8K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 113,836 times since it launched in July 2018. It was downloaded 314 times in the last 30 days.
Does Autoclear Autoptimize Cache work with WordPress 7.1?
Autoclear Autoptimize Cache is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Autoclear Autoptimize Cache last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.1, was released on August 22, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes Autoclear Autoptimize Cache?
Autoclear Autoptimize Cache is developed and maintained by John Teague.
What are the best alternatives to Autoclear Autoptimize Cache?
The most popular alternatives to Autoclear Autoptimize Cache are Clear Autoptimize Cache Aut… (3K+ installs), Cache Cleaner – Scheduled (300+ installs) and CSS Optimizer (100+ installs).
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