Hey @jcchapster ,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
You’re correct that NitroPack is not a standalone plugin and requires a connection to our servers to function. That is because NitroPack is a bit different from traditional caching plugins. Instead of running all the heavy lifting on your server, we handle everything on our servers. This means things like caching, image optimization, and file compression don’t eat up your server’s resources. This is especially helpful if you’re on a plan with limited server resources, like shared hosting.
This is also mentioned in our description in www.remarpro.com
Optimizations with Zero Impact on Your Hosting’s CPU and RAM:NitroPack handles all resource-intensive optimizations, including caching and image and file optimizations, on its servers. This preserves your hosting resources, allowing your website’s speed to improve seamlessly without imposing any strain on your server’s CPU or RAM. This guarantees efficient and uninterrupted performance enhancement.
We know this setup might not be what everyone is looking for especially if you were expecting a plugin that works entirely on its own. But the big advantage here is that your server stays fast and doesn’t slow down, even while we’re making your site faster.
If you have any questions or need help with anything, just let us know. We’re happy to help!
Best,
Plamen, Head of Support
