Leverage Browser Caching Pro is a paid WordPress performance plugin with a settings page for browser caching and other optimization options. Browser caching lets users’ browsers retain supported static files for a set period, reducing repeat downloads. The plugin also includes controls for code, media, database maintenance, and WooCommerce.

Cache durations and server options

Set how long supported pictures, web fonts, stylesheets, scripts, documents, data, and other files remain in a user’s browser cache. Other options include GZIP compression, Cache-Control headers, Keep-Alive, and ETag removal. Performance testing services such as Google PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix, Pingdom Website Speed Test, WebPageTest, and YSlow can help you review recommendations.

The browser caching functionality requires an Apache web server with mod_expires enabled and a writable .htaccess file in the WordPress root directory. It does not work on Nginx or IIS.

Code, media, and website controls

• Minify CSS, JavaScript, and HTML, and delay JavaScript loading.
• Lazy load images and iFrames, and optimize Google Fonts.
• Clean up the database, prefetch DNS, preload links, control WordPress Heartbeat, and disable XML-RPC.
• Use the included WooCommerce optimization for an online shop.

Manage settings and updates

The Pro edition has an admin settings page for managing its available functions. Its offer also includes premium support and updates, with dedicated assistance and regular new functions.

Install and configure

1. Install Leverage Browser Caching Pro in WordPress and activate it.
2. Open the plugin’s settings page.
3. Choose the caching, compression, code, media, database, and site options that fit your website.
4. Review performance with your preferred testing service.