FastPixel Caching – WP Optimization made easy

Description

The Ultimate Caching and Accelerator Plugin for WordPress

Have you ever wished your website scored 90+ on Google PageSpeed Insights, GTMetrix and other website performance analysis tools?
And achieve that without the need to pay expensive fees to consultants or learn a lot of advanced technical stuff?

FastPixel automatically integrates all the latest technical enhancements, such as Page Caching, HTML/CSS/JS minification, DNS prefetching and preloading, Critical CSS, ShortPixel’s Smart Image Optimization, adaptive images, background image scaling and optimization, HTTP/2 support, fonts loading optimization, caching, a global CDN, and Core Web Vitals, within an easy-to-use, 1-minute-setup interface.

Quickly Test

There is no need to install our plugin to run a test.
You can test FastPixel live on a sandbox website@TasteWP or you can quickly assess how FastPixel can optimize your website by conducting a test. Simply use this test page, and we will apply all optimizations to a copy of your website.
This way, you can easily evaluate the substantial speed improvements it can achieve using the most widely recognized website performance analysis tools.

Why choose FastPixel Website Accelerator?

• Website Performance Boost: Just activate the plugin and within seconds the optimized webpages will start to be served.
• Lower the CPU/RAM Impact: Using the plugin will reduce the impact on the resources used by your website. All the CPU intensive processing is done in the cloud and resulting pages will generally be served from a cached version and the optimized images from the CDN.
• Automated Core Web Vitals Optimization: FastPixel takes care of all technical aspects automatically.
• Smart Cache Warmup/Update: The cache warmup and update are taken care of automatically in a smart way. Pages are cached as they are visited and also updated if you update the content.
• Critical CSS: CCSS is automatically generated for each page for lightning-fast page loads.
• CSS/JS Processing: CSS/JS files are combined and also minified and compressed before they are served from our CDN.
• HTML Optimization: A single, highly optimized HTML file is generated, adaptively serving the ideal webpage based on the visitor’s viewport or device (e.g., mobile, tablet, laptop).
• DNS Preconnects: Accelerates resource fetching, reduces the access time to external resources.
• Font Processing: All the techniques to accelerate the processing and delivery of fonts are employed, e.g. font subsetting, font loading control, font compression, font embedding (lower CLS result).
• Image Resizing & Optimization: Images are automatically resized to fit their placeholders, optimized, and delivered through the ShortPixel CDN.
• Automatic Next-Gen Images Delivery: Based on the visitor’s browser capabilities, original JPG, PNG, or GIF images are converted to and served as WebP or AVIF when supported. For browsers without support, the original format is provided.

Happy with your test?

If you’re satisfied with the test, just search for “FastPixel” in your WordPress Dashboard > Plugins, install the plugin and see for yourself how much faster your site becomes.

Testimonials:
★★★★★ It’s as fast as it says in the title! liquidsnake2021
★★★★★ I was a tester and now I`m a happy user jppl
★★★★★ This plugin’s fast and easy to set up—I barely have to configure anything fajrisp
★★★★★ Works really well! touto
★★★★★ One of the best tools! torsten3d
★★★★★ Super easy to install and worked out of the box diffler
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Additional questions

If you have more questions, technical or otherwise, please refer to our FAQ section below, our docs or contact us.
We typically respond within 15 minutes.

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FAQ

Would you help me with the setup?

Our plugin is intentionally designed to be straightforward, so you usually won’t require assistance.
However, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us, and we’ll be quick to assist you.

Do you have any special plans for agencies?

Yes, we do! Please contact us to discuss about this.

Why should I choose FastPixel?

The FastPixel plugin offers an all-in-one solution to speed up your website. It’s easy to set up, integrates the latest website speed optimization technologies, and is superbly supported by the ShortPixel support team

Does FastPixel work on all hosting providers?

Yes, our plugin works with all hosting providers, but if you encounter any issues just let us know and we will be happy to help!

The Cache Status of my pages says “Queued”. What does this mean?

“Queued” cache status means that the page is in queue to be processed by our servers and will soon appear as “Cached”.

Is FastPixel free?

Yes, as long as you install it on a website that doesn’t generate more than 5,000 page views/month, you don’t have to pay for it ??
If you exceed this threshold no worries, affordable monthly or yearly plans are available for you.

How much is 5,000 page views/month?

That’s probably enough for over 90% of the websites on the Internet! If your website is visited by less than 100 visitors per day, it will most likely not exceed 5,000 page views/month.

Does FastPixel work with WooCommerce?

Yes, FastPixel definitely works with WooCommerce stores and should boost your speed significantly!

Does FastPixel boost Core Web Vitals?

Yes, FastPixel is the ultimate plugin to boost and pass Core Web Vitals without needing any technical skills or complex setups!

Is FastPixel GDPR compliant?

Yes, FastPixel is fully GDPR compliant. We have servers located in Europe, and our CDN includes over 119 points of presence worldwide, including several in Europe.

If I make changes to a cached page, will the page automatically be cached again?

Yes, if you make any changes to a page that has already been cached, the page will automatically be cached with the new content.

Can I exclude one or more pages from optimization?

Yes, you can definitely exclude pages from optimization either individually or in bulk!

Will the plugin interfere with other themes, plugins or widgets?

We have taken great care to ensure that FastPixel plugin won’t interfere with other themes, plugins or widgets, minimizing the chances of compatibility issues. Despite our best efforts to mitigate the risks, considering the vast array of hosting providers, along with tens of thousands of plugins and themes available in the WordPress ecosystem, occasional conflicts with other plugins or widgets are possible. If you encounter any issues or suspect interference with other plugins or widgets, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Is there an external service used by FastPixel plugin?

Our plugin integrates with an external service via dedicated API endpoints. This process involves sending a request with specific data to the server API endpoint, which then queues and processes the request to generate HTML content. Once your request reaches the front of the queue, the service processes the data, generates the HTML content based on the specified URL, and then sends the HTML back to the plugin using the provided postback URL. The plugin automatically receives the generated HTML content and saves it to the disk on your WordPress installation. This process is designed to be seamless and requires no manual intervention.

Example data sent to server API endpoint ‘https://api.fastpixel.io/api/v1/enqueue’ to request HTML page generation:

{
    "url":"https://example.com/",
    "postbackUrl":"https://example.com/wp-json/fastpixel-website-accelerator/v1/update",
    "settings":{
        "modules":{
            "ScriptRewrite":{
                "enabled":true,
                "settings":{
                    "exclude":{
                        "strings":[],
                        "regexps":[]
                    },
                    "eventHandlersRewrite":false,
                    "excludeGDPR":true
                },
            "injectBootstrapScripts":true,
            "rdelay":0
            },
            "ImageRewrite":{
                "enabled":true,
                "settings":{
                    "forceImageDimensions":false
                }
            },
            "ReducedFonts":{
                "settings":{
                    "soft":true
                }
            }
        },
        "imageQuality":"lossy",
        "cropImages":false
    },
    "plugin_version":"1.0.22",
    "siteKey":"randomKey"
}

Also there are two enpoints on external service:
https://api.fastpixel.io/api/v1/purge_all – this endpoint is used to request pages cache. Url is put into queue and once your request reaches the front of the queue, service processes request. Service request page and parse it to get list of links to other pages. Pages from this list are requested too. New html pages will be prepared and send back to wordpress installation for all pages from the list.
Example data sent to server API endpoint ‘https://api.fastpixel.io/api/v1/purge_all’ to request HTML page generation:

{
    "url":"https://example.com/",
    "siteKey":"randomKey"
}

https://api.fastpixel.io/api/v1/detect_endpoints – this endpoint is used to check which rest api route is available, /wp-json/fastpixel-website-accelerator/v1/update or ?rest_route=/fastpixel-website-accelerator/v1/update. Response from this endpoint return list of available endpoints and first item from this list is saved for future use. This endpoint is used only if default rest api endpoint is not available.
Example data sent to server API endpoint ‘https://api.fastpixel.io/api/v1/detect_endpoints’ to request HTML page generation:

{
    "url":"https://example.com/",
    "siteKey":"randomKey"
}

More information can be found on https://fastpixel.io

Security Measures
We prioritize your security and privacy. All communications between the plugin and the external service are encrypted, ensuring that your data remains private and secure. Furthermore, the plugin securely stores the generated HTML content on your disk, adhering to the highest data protection standards.

Support and Documentation
For more detailed information on how to use the plugin or the API, troubleshooting tips, or if you need assistance, please check our docs or contact us.

Reviews

[Review of FastPixcel] 6 advantages and 4 disadvantages

jenesistem November 18, 2024 1 reply

[Review of FastPixcel] 6 advantages and 4 disadvantages FastPixcel is an all-in-one plugin for increasing the display speed of a site, created by the team behind the image conversion plugin “ShortPixel”. Below are the advantages and disadvantages, and we recommend using it. ——————- ■ Advantage 1) You can get a score close to 100 points on mobile and desktop in Google PageSpeed ??Insights. I used the free “Wp Fastest Cache”, “Air lift”, “Lite Speed ??Cache”, “Swift Performance Lite”, etc., but I didn’t get the results I wanted. I think FastPixcel is the only free plugin that can get a score close to 100 points on Google PageSpeed ??Insights. ——————- ■ Advantage 2) Easy to set up I found it difficult to set up “Lite Speed ??Cache”, so I gave up halfway through the setup. FastPixcel has three settings: “Fast”, “Basic”, and “Safe”, and all you have to do is select one. I use the other settings as default. It’s very easy and you don’t have to think about anything. ——————- ■ Merit 3) Sites with less than 5,000 monthly visitors can use it completely free of charge. The great thing about FastPixcel is that the CDN usage fee is all included and you can use it for free. When you launch a site, I think you will have less than 5,000 monthly visitors. If you have less than 5,000 monthly visitors, you can use it completely free of charge. There is no email notification to notify you that you have exceeded 5,000 monthly visitors. FastPixcel’s paid plan is very affordable. Investing in FastPixcel is more cost-effective than renting an expensive rental server. ——————- ■ Merit 4) You can see the upload status of the CDN I used the combination of “Wp Fastest Cache + Bunny CDN”. With Bunny CDN, you cannot see the data upload status of each page of the site. With FastPixcel, you are provided with a page where you can see the data upload status of each page at a glance. ——————- ■ Merit 5) You can set pages not to be uploaded to CDN For sites where caching is a disadvantage, such as EC site-related pages and inquiry forms, you can set them not to be uploaded to CDN. ——————- ■ Merit 6) Quick response to support emails for free users I sent a question email completely free of charge, and they replied immediately, and I replied nearly 10 times. They support you as fast as if you were chatting in real time. ========================= ■ Demerit 1) The format of the site is distorted FastPixcel has three settings: “Fast”, “Basic”, and “Safe”. In the “Fast” setting, the format of some parts of the site was distorted. I use the WordPress Theme “Bricks Builder”, and I change the sections that are distorted to a different section. If part of the site’s shape is distorted, you have the following options. ?Prioritize the complete maintenance of the site format and uninstall FastPixcel ?Change the site format to prioritize the high Google PageSpeed ??Insights score that FastPixcel brings ——————- ■ Disadvantage 2) FastPixcel “Basic” maintains some of the site’s formatting I confirmed that FastPixcel’s “Basic” maintains some of the site’s formatting. ——————- ■ Disadvantage 3) If you set FastPixcel to “Safe”, PageSpeed ??Insights scores are low. When you set FastPixcel to “Safe”, the score was as low as the free version of “Wp Fastest Cache”. ——————- ■ Disadvantage 4) After cache purging, it is automatically uploaded to CDN It is recommended that you disable FastPixcel while editing pages, and enable it after editing is completed and upload to CDN. Due to the FastPixcel billing system, it is recommended to disable it while editing. ========================= ■ Summary First of all, I recommend FastPixcel to those who have used the free “Lite Speed ??Cache” and have given up on the settings. FastPixcel’s “Fast” setting will give you a high score on Google PageSpeed ??Insights. At the same time, you need to deal with the site’s deformation that occurs. If your site receives less than 5,000 visitors per month, you can use FastPixcel for free, and I recommend it. Even if your site receives more than 5,000 visitors per month, the paid version of FastPixcel may be much cheaper and more cost-effective than using an expensive rental server.

Je ne connais pas de meilleur plugin pour la rapidité

jeebeezebee November 16, 2024 1 reply

En plus il est très facile à paramétrer !

Faster then fast: 10 stars

eznir November 12, 2024 1 reply

This FastPixel plugin is faster then fast. So is the friendly support. Great!

This plugin works as described

fajrisp October 31, 2024 1 reply

This plugin’s fast and easy to set up—I barely have to configure anything. It caches, minifies, and compresses every page and even converts all images to WEBP. It’s perfect for small to medium-sized websites or bloggers who just want to skip the setup and focus on writing. My only question is: since I’m using Cloudflare DNS, should I turn off the proxy settings, or can I leave it on?

I was a tester and now I`m happy User

October 30, 2024 1 reply

In the past I used WPR…which was a headache to set up and there was always something that needed to be set up. Not with Fastpixels, which is installed and activated on all the sites I build. It does the job very well and when I had a problem the support from Fastpixels was more than amazing. No matter what time of day it was or what day of the week, they were and are always there when needed. I highly recommend it. For those who say it screwed up your site, contact support and they will help you. Also keep your site backed up.

Screwed up my site unfortunately

Krammig October 11, 2024 1 reply

Sorry to say this was a total bust. I tried the test site they suggested to begin with and it totally screwed up my web site unfortunately, so no, I will not be installing this.

Contributors & Developers

Changelog

1.0.32

Release date: Nov 15, 2024
* Bug Fix for WooCommerce product cache purge

1.0.31

Release date: Nov 14, 2024
* Bug fix

1.0.30

Release date: Nov 12, 2024
* Bug fixes, updated advanced-cache.php file and WP_CACHE constant check

1.0.29

Release date: Oct 31, 2024
* Bug Fix

1.0.28

Release date: Oct 31, 2024
* Bug Fixes: Small fixes for wildcard and regexp exclusions.

1.0.27

Release date: Oct 31, 2024
* Bug Fixes: Resolved various issues for improved stability and performance.
New Features:
* Added speculation rules and Speculative Loading for improved performance.
* Improved the exclusion system by adding wildcard support for page exclusions, allowing pages to be excluded in bulk.
* Added the option to disable all query parameters, improving the disk space usage.

1.0.26

Release date: Aug 31, 2024
* Security Fix

1.0.25

Release date: Aug 3, 2024
* Presets added, security fixes

1.0.24

Release date: May 20, 2024
* Fixed bug with non disappearing “limit” message

1.0.23

Release date: May 15, 2024
* Bugfixes, added ability to serve cached page for logged in user

1.0.22

Release date: May 8, 2024
* Bugfix after wrong merge

1.0.21

Release date: May 8, 2024
* Fixes for complying with WP guidelines

1.0.0

Release date: October 13, 2023
* Initial release