Recommended Caching plugins for multilingual sites
Cache plugins improve the speed and performance of your site by creating static versions of your content. This cuts down on database calls and gives you a faster site. Learn more about our recommended plugins for this category in the table below and compare their features - some of which may only be available in pro or premium versions.
Recommended Caching plugins
WP Super Cache Recommended
WP-Optimize – Clean, Compress, Cache Recommended
LiteSpeed Cache Recommended
Hummingbird Recommended
NitroPack Recommended
Autoptimize Recommended
WP Rocket Recommended
Compare the recommended plugins
| LiteSpeed Cache | WP Rocket | Hummingbird | Powered Cache | WP-Optimize – Clean, Compress, Cache | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| About | LiteSpeed Cache is a free, open-sourced plugin that combines caching and optimization features to help speed up your site. This includes server-level and private caching, plus image and database optimization. | WP Rocket improves your website’s performance by caching pages, compressing your static files, and loading images only when necessary. A crawler preloads your cache and sitemaps to ensure your first visitors don’t experience slow loading times. | Hummingbird allows you to compress files, minify CSS and JavaScript code, lazy load images, and cache your site. This helps optimize your site and improve your Google PageSpeed Insights. | Powered Cache helps you boost the performance of your WordPress sites with Simple Configuration, Built-in Extensions, Automatic Critical CSS, Image Optimisation and more. | WP-Optimize cleans your database, compresses large images, and caches your site. This optimizes your site and makes your site more efficient. A premium version includes multisite support, lazy loading, advanced optimization options, and more. |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium |
| Plugin price | Free | $59-299 | $0-240 | $0-199 | $0-199 |
| Date tested | January 2, 2025 | June 17, 2026 | January 28, 2026 | April 22, 2026 | June 16, 2026 |
| Compatible with WCML Multicurrency Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Cache your pages and posts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Access a content delivery network (CDN) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Compress files with GZIP | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Preload cached pages | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Load images on request | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Optimize Google Fonts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| More about LiteSpeed Cache | More about WP Rocket | More about Hummingbird | More about Powered Cache | More about WP-Optimize - Clean, Compress, Cache |
We only recommend plugins that show an ongoing commitment to WPML compatibility. The authors of the plugins featured in the table above work closely with the WPML team on a regular basis to ensure you can build a reliable, multilingual site.
All WPML-compatible Caching plugins
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| Plugin name | Plugin house | Last tested date | Compatibility status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powered Cache Recommended | PoweredCache | April 22, 2026 | Recommended plugin and compatible with WPML |
| WP Super Cache Recommended | Automattic | June 6, 2024 | Recommended plugin and compatible with WPML |
| WP-Optimize – Clean, Compress, Cache Recommended | UpdraftPlus | June 16, 2026 | Recommended plugin and compatible with WPML |
| LiteSpeed Cache Recommended | LiteSpeed Technologies | January 2, 2025 | Recommended plugin and compatible with WPML |
| Hummingbird Recommended | WPMU DEV | January 28, 2026 | Recommended plugin and compatible with WPML |
| NitroPack Recommended | NitroPack | February 11, 2025 | Recommended plugin and compatible with WPML |
| Autoptimize Recommended | Frank Goossens (futtta) | February 20, 2026 | Recommended plugin and compatible with WPML |
| WP Rocket Recommended | WP Media | June 17, 2026 | Recommended plugin and compatible with WPML |
| WP Fastest Cache | Emre Vona | May 28, 2026 | Compatible with WPML |
| W3 Total Cache | W3EDGE | February 10, 2026 | Compatible with WPML |
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