> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.wcstudio.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Performance caching

# ⚡ Performance – Caching

WC Studio provides advanced caching options to speed up your WooCommerce store and reduce server load. From page-level caching to in-memory object caching, these tools ensure your site runs fast and efficiently.

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## 📍 Go to: WC Studio → Stores → Select a Store → Performance → Caching

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## 🚀 Available Caching Types

### 📄 Page Cache (FastCGI Cache)

**Recommended:** Enabled by default for optimal performance.

* Utilizes **Nginx FastCGI Cache** for full-page caching.
* Reduces server processing time by serving static HTML versions of your pages.
* Especially effective for high-traffic product and landing pages.

> 💡 Best for: Speeding up page load times across your entire storefront.

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### 🧠 Object Cache (Redis)

**Enabled** for all stores using WC Studio’s managed infrastructure.

* Stores repeated database queries and API calls in fast-access memory.
* Improves performance by **reducing direct database hits**.
* Powered by **Redis** — a lightning-fast in-memory key-value store.

> 💡 Best for: Speeding up backend performance, admin dashboard, and dynamic store features like filters, carts, and search.

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## 🔄 Clearing Cache

You can manually clear object cache:

1. Navigate to **Performance → Caching**
2. Click the **"Clear Cache"** button under **Object Cache**

> ⚠️ Use this if you've updated plugins, themes, or made changes that aren’t showing up on the frontend.

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## 🧰 Cache Modes Summary

| Cache Type       | Status   | Description                                      |
| ---------------- | -------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| **Page Cache**   | FastCGI  | Full-page cache using Nginx (Recommended)        |
| **Object Cache** | Redis    | Stores DB queries & API calls in memory          |
| **None**         | Optional | Disable caching (not recommended for live sites) |