Is it ever necessary to clear the cache?

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    creatorvilla · Member ·

    Hello. How’s it going.

    Got a question about caching… It seems customary to clear the website cache quite often.. However, using WP Super Cache or WP Fastest Cache, they automatically update posts once they have been edited.

    In addition, Jetpack sidebar widgets (stats, comments, email subscribers) update on their own. It doesn’t affect the cache at all.

    My question is, why would I need to empty this out regularly if nothing is changing–and, when it does change, the plugin already deletes the cache and creates a new one?

    Is there certain functionality that doesn’t update on its own, or types of sites where this would be inadvisable?

    Thanks.

  • staff-blorbo · Staff ·

    I don’t see any WordPress.com sites under your account here.

    What is the URL of the site with the problem?

    NOTE: We can only assist with websites hosted here at WordPress.com. If you’re using the WordPress software, but hosted elsewhere, you will need to reach out to your hosting provider or the WordPress.org community for guidance: https://wordpress.org/support/

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