Can I remove Autoptimize without it weirding out my site

Hi Karen;
As per the FAQ;

1. Disable the plugin (this will remove options and cache)
2. Remove the plugin
3. Clear any cache that might still have pages which reference Autoptimized CSS/JS (e.g. of a page caching plugin such as WP Super Cache)

Have a nice day,
frank

I am not planning to remove the plugin as I like it a lot. However, for future reference, can you elaborate on number 3) above?

Do you mean I need to do it only if I am using another plugin such as Super Cache? If I am not, than no need to worry?

Also, on a daily basis, can I select “delete cache” whenever I want while I am using Autoptimize?

Do you mean I need to do it only if I am using another plugin such as Super Cache? If I am not, than no need to worry?

correct, but keep in mind some hosters also have a page caching layer (e.g. WP Engine & Siteground) and e.g. cloudflare also has a cache of your pages, so in that case you would need purging there.

Also, on a daily basis, can I select “delete cache” whenever I want while I am using Autoptimize?

you can if need be, but I would advice against that, as it means the JS/ CSS will need to be optimized again and again, which can limit the performance-impact AO is supposed to have ??

Thanks Frank! Last question —

So how often should I delete the cache? Only when I get the in-built warning when it reaches a high level?

• This reply was modified 8 years, 5 months ago by AndrogenicAlopecia.
• This reply was modified 8 years, 5 months ago by AndrogenicAlopecia.

Only when I get the in-built warning when it reaches a high level?

that would indeed be my suggestion. if this happens fast, you should consider that a canary-in-the-coalmine warning (but if you’re not aggregating inline JS, chances of that are small) …