SQLite Cache
On first request to a given URL whole html code of a page is being stored in the SQLite database. On next requests to the same page WordPress core will not be loaded at all but the content of a page will be retrieved…
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SQLite Cache shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where SQLite Cache stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cache | >100 |
| performance | >100 |
| SQLite | #99 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 2 reviews
About SQLite Cache
From the official readme · v0.6.2Description
On first request to a given URL whole html code of a page is being stored in
the SQLite database. On next requests to the same page WordPress core will
not be loaded at all but the content of a page will be retrieved from the
the SQLite storage therefore duration of PHP execution decreases in dozen
of times.
Many sites on the same webserver may use common SQLite storage.
Compatible with WordPress Multisite. Requires PHP SQLite PDO.
In comparison with plugins generating static html pages this plugin does not
create multiple directories and html files but stores all generated pages
in one file. Moreover, many wordpress sites on the same webserver may use
common SQLite storage. Keeps 404, 301, 302, 304 HTTP statuses, optionally
supports ETag, Expires, Content-Length, Content-Type (with charset) headers.
As the cache script doesn’t load the WordPress core where does it save it’s settings?
To get the plugin working you need to define the SQLite storage location in
the index.php of the wordpress installation directory (note, not in wp-config.php
but index.php). Besides of the SQLite file, this directory contains general
settings file (compression setting) and a subfolder for per domain settings.
In the admin area (plugin setting page) and to remember after deactivation where
the cache located, litecache_path WordPress option is used.
How the plugin handles URLs with and without `www.` prefix?
The presence of www. prefix is defined in Settings – General.
The plugin stores with_www parameter in domains/yourdomain.ini file in the
cache directory and redirects requests correspondingly; these redirects are
being processed before cache usage.
Is it WordPress Multisite compatible?
Yes, but for subdomains mode only (blogname.example.com), not for
example.com/blogname. A superadmin of a multisite network has access to
the first setting form (cache location), blog admins have access to the
second form and purge form.
Installation
-
Upload the plugin from the WordPress plugin installation page or
unpacksqlite-cachefolder to the plugins directory
(usuallywp-content/plugins/). -
Activate the plugin through the WordPress Plugins manager, then you
will seeSQLite Cacheitem in theSettingssubmenu of WordPress admin menu. -
Forms on the the plugin settings page:
- Define a directory where the plugin settings and the cache storage
will be located. - Define cache expiration time and HTTP headers the cached pages will be
delivered with. - Third form is for cleaning cache. Note the cache will be cleared every
time when you submit the domain settings form so you don’t need to clear cache
after changing settings.
- Add two lines into
index.phpfile (you will be notified on the settings page)
to define where the cache storage is located and include the cache engine file.
Done! For testing, enable Show performance time checkbox to ensure
the cache engine works.
Changelog
0.6.2
- Fix Content-Length header value.
- Fix php warning when $_SERVER[‘HTTPS’] is not set.
0.6.1
- Improved usability on multisite: get_site_option instead of get_option (update, delete).
- Cleaning code (check input before gzcompress/uncompress, bug fix in ob_start).
- Ukrainian translation.
0.6
First public version.
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SQLite Cache: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is SQLite Cache free?
Yes. SQLite Cache is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is SQLite Cache safe to use in 2026?
SQLite Cache shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use SQLite Cache?
SQLite Cache is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,335 times since it launched in May 2015. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.
Does SQLite Cache work with WordPress 7.1?
SQLite Cache is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was SQLite Cache last updated?
The latest version, 0.6.2, was released on July 1, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes SQLite Cache?
SQLite Cache is developed and maintained by andreyk.
What are the best alternatives to SQLite Cache?
The most popular alternatives to SQLite Cache are WP Super Cache (1M+ installs), WP Fastest Cache (1M+ installs) and WP-Optimize (1M+ installs).
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