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BrenWP Cache

Lightweight, privacy-friendly file-based page caching with a modern, strictly scoped WP Admin UI.

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Tested up to WordPress 6.9
Current version1.0.1
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 6.9
Minimum stackWP 6.0 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update2 Jan 202610mo ago
Active installationsNewAdoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org ratingNo WordPress.org ratings yet
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records BrenWP Cache version 1.0.1 as active, updated 10mo ago and tested up to WordPress 6.9.

Overview

About this plugin

BrenWP Cache speeds up WordPress by serving cached HTML pages to anonymous visitors. On a cache miss, WordPress renders the page normally; BrenWP Cache captures the final HTML output and stores it as a file. On subsequent requests, the cached HTML is served early, reducing server load and improving response times.

org-friendly:

* No telemetry, no tracking, no “phone home”

* No external services or dependencies

* Admin UI assets are strictly scoped to this plugin’s pages

Key features

Full-page file cache for anonymous visitors

* Caches full HTML documents for GET requests only.

* Designed for the common “public pages” scenario where most traffic is anonymous.

* Avoids caching in common non-cacheable contexts such as admin, AJAX, REST, feeds, previews, searches, and similar endpoints.

Rules to prevent caching personalized or dynamic content

* Exclude logged-in users (recommended; enabled by default).

* Exclude URLs (one per line):

g. /checkout )

g. /cart* )

* Exclude by cookies (useful for ecommerce/session cookies).

* Exclude by user agent (bots, scanners, special clients).

nocache=1 ) caching is bypassed for that request.

* Optional 404 caching (disabled by default; enable only if your 404 output is safe and static).

Tools and automation

* One-click Purge cache tool in WP Admin.

* Optional auto-purge when posts are updated (useful for content sites that publish/edit frequently).

org compliance

org review expectations:

* Capability checks + nonces for state-changing admin actions

* Strict sanitization/validation of input and late escaping for output

* Cache directory is constrained under wp-content/cache/brenwp-cache with path safety guards

* Cached HTML is served as a full document (not escaped) and is integrity-verified with an HMAC signature; unsigned/invalid cache is treated as a miss

* No obfuscation, no remote calls, no dangerous execution patterns

Recommended usage (important)

A full-page cache should never store private/personalized output. For best results:

* Keep “Exclude logged-in users” enabled.

* Add exclusions for dynamic endpoints such as:

– /checkout, /cart, /my-account (WooCommerce)

– Any pages that show user-specific data, pricing, currency switching, or session-based content

* If a page sets cookies or sends Cache-Control: private/no-store/no-cache, it will not be cached.

Developed by Brendigo LTD.

Privacy

BrenWP Cache does not collect personal data and does not send telemetry. Optional Preload requests only your own site URLs.

Caching is file-based on your server, stored under your WordPress content directory, and controlled by your configuration.

WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • page cache
  • optimization
  • performance
  • speed
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 6.9

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.9.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.9
Minimum requirementsWordPress 6.0 · PHP 7.4
Update activity2 Jan 202610mo ago

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