Cache Autopilot – Documentation

Getting Started

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This guide helps you get Cache Autopilot working in about 5–10 minutes. You’ll install the plugin, verify the basic cache freshness lifecycle, and confirm that automatic warmup is running.

Estimated setup time: 5–10 minutes.

Requirements

  • WordPress 6.5 or later
  • PHP 8.0 or later
  • A supported cache plugin
    • Max execution time: 60s minimum (300s recommended for larger sites)

    Installation

    Free

    Install Cache Autopilot directly from WordPress.org or via Plugins → Add New in the WordPress admin.

    PRO

    Download the Cache Autopilot PRO ZIP after purchase, then install it via Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.

    Next step

    1. Activate the plugin and enable automatic updates.
    2. Cache Invalidator and Cache Warmup are available from their respective settings pages in WordPress admin. Cache Warmup is also available from the admin bar for quick log access.
    3. If available, activate your PRO license.

    No configuration is required before testing basic operation.

    Operator tip:
    Start with the defaults. Verify the basic lifecycle first, then refine settings only where your site needs it.

    First Setup Checklist

    1. Verify a supported cache plugin is active.
    2. Configure at least one sitemap URL in Cache Warmup → Sitemaps.
    3. Verify that WP-Cron is running in Cache Warmup → Diagnostics.

    Operator tip:
    For more reliable scheduling, consider using a server-side cron job.

    Verify It’s Working

    1. Edit a published page and click Update.
    2. Open the Cache Warmup settings page or click on Show log in the Cache Warmup WP admin bar and check the run log.
    3. You should see a targeted warmup run containing the URL you updated and any additional pages resolved from that change.

    Expected result

    You should see at least one warmed URL matching the content you updated.

    Operator tip:
    If this test works, the core pipeline is correctly configured.

    If no run appears, refer to Troubleshooting → URLs Not Warming After Change.

    Next Steps

    After confirming basic operation, refine configuration based on your site’s unique setup.