LiteSpeed Cache
Free server-level cache and optimisation suite from LiteSpeed Technologies; full-page caching needs a LiteSpeed web server or QUIC.cloud CDN.
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FlyingPress
Premium all-in-one WordPress speed plugin: page cache, used-CSS generation, delayed JS, image optimisation, Redis and an optional FlyingCDN add-on.
Est. active installs~24KLikely 16K–36K
Price from$59/yrPremium
Overview
FlyingPress is a premium-only WordPress performance plugin from FlyingWeb LLC that combines a disk-based page cache with a full set of front-end optimisations aimed squarely at Core Web Vitals. There is no free version on WordPress.org; instead every plan unlocks all features and starts with a 14-day free trial.
How it works
FlyingPress generates static HTML pages and serves them directly from the web server, preloading the cache automatically and purging only the related pages when content changes. On top of that it uses a cloud-based optimiser to extract the CSS each page actually uses, inline it, and load the rest of the stylesheets during idle time. JavaScript can be deferred, delayed until user interaction, or delayed selectively for third-party scripts, and external CSS/JS can be self-hosted.
- Separate mobile cache, logged-in caching by role, query-string and cookie rules
- Built-in image optimisation to WebP, AVIF or original format, lossy or lossless
- Self-hosted Google Fonts, font preloading and system-font fallback
- Lazy loading, lightweight YouTube previews, lazy-rendered HTML sections
- Redis object caching, database cleanup, bloat removal and heartbeat throttling
- Cloudflare full-page caching without APO, plus WP-CLI and multisite support
Pricing and FlyingCDN
Licences run from $59 a year for one site to $279 a year for unlimited sites. FlyingCDN is a separate, paid add-on built on Cloudflare Enterprise that adds edge HTML caching and image delivery for $10 per domain per month including 100GB, with extra bandwidth billed per 100GB.
Limitations
There is no free tier to keep long term, unused-CSS processing relies on the vendor’s cloud service, browser-cache headers are only set automatically on Apache and LiteSpeed, and it deliberately avoids combining CSS/JS files. Multisite works, but the plugin must be activated per subsite rather than network-wide.
Who should pick it: freelancers, agencies and site owners who want one paid plugin to handle caching and most Core Web Vitals fixes with sensible defaults, and who are comfortable with an annual subscription.
Best for: Site owners and agencies who want a single paid plugin for caching plus Core Web Vitals optimisation with minimal tuning.
FlyingPress is a strong all-rounder that bundles caching, CSS/JS optimisation, image compression and Redis support into every plan. The lack of a free tier and the separately billed CDN are the main trade-offs.
Pros
- Every plan includes every feature, including image optimisation
- Used-CSS generation and delayed JS handle most Core Web Vitals issues
- Built-in Redis object caching and database cleanup
- Cloudflare full-page caching without paying for APO
- Works across Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed and OpenLiteSpeed
- 14-day free trial before any charge
Cons
- No free version; annual subscription required
- Unused CSS processing depends on a cloud service
- FlyingCDN is an extra monthly cost per domain
- Browser-cache headers not set automatically on Nginx
Key features
What FlyingPress highlights on its own website, split by version.
Included features From $59/yr
- Static HTML page cache with auto preload
- Smart purge of related pages only
- Separate mobile cache option
- Logged-in user cache by role
- Used CSS generation and unused CSS removal
- Delay and defer JavaScript
- Self-host third-party CSS and JS
- Image optimisation to WebP or AVIF
- Lazy load images, videos and iframes
- Lightweight YouTube previews
- Self-host and preload Google Fonts
- Redis object caching
- Database cleanup and bloat removal
- Cloudflare full-page caching without APO
- Optional FlyingCDN add-on
Feature checklist
24 of 25 features we track in Caching & Speed, feature score 97/100
Caching 8/8
Page caching Key
Serves pre-built HTML pages.
Generates static HTML pages served directly by the web server.
Included
Browser caching rules
Sets cache headers for static files.
Sets long cache headers for static files on Apache/LiteSpeed; Nginx manual.
Included
Cache preloading
Builds the cache before visitors arrive.
Preloads pages automatically and re-preloads related URLs after edits.
Included
Object cache
Redis or Memcached object caching.
Built-in Redis object cache; needs a Redis server and phpredis extension.
Included
Separate mobile cache
Different cache for mobile devices.
Optional separate cache and optimisations for mobile visitors.
Included
WooCommerce-aware caching
Excludes cart, checkout and account pages automatically.
Cart, checkout and My Account are excluded from cache automatically.
Included
Page cache on any server
Page caching works on Apache, Nginx and LiteSpeed alike.
Supports Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed and OpenLiteSpeed on shared, VPS or managed hosts.
Included
Multisite support
Works on WordPress multisite networks.
Multisite supported; activate per subsite, one licence covers all.
Included
CSS & JavaScript 6/7
Minify CSS & JS
Strips whitespace from CSS and JavaScript.
Minifies CSS and JavaScript on the server or via FlyingCDN.
Included
Combine files
Merges CSS/JS files.
Does not combine CSS/JS files; only Google Fonts requests are combined.
Not included
Defer / delay JavaScript Key
Loads scripts after the page renders or on interaction.
Defers scripts and can delay all or selected JS until interaction.
Included
Remove unused CSS Key
Generates only the CSS each page uses.
Cloud optimiser extracts used CSS and loads the rest on idle.
Included
Critical CSS
Inlines above-the-fold CSS.
Inlines the generated used CSS in the page head for first render.
Included
Font optimisation
Self-hosts or preloads web fonts.
Self-hosts Google Fonts, preloads fonts and can show system fonts first.
Included
Preload and prefetch
Preload fonts, images or links and prefetch DNS.
Preloads critical images/fonts with priority hints and prefetches links on hover.
Included
Media & delivery 7/7
Lazy loading
Defers off-screen images and iframes.
Lazy loads images, videos, iframes and HTML elements.
Included
Image compression
Compresses uploaded images.
Built-in lossy or lossless image compression (added in v5.3).
Included
WebP / AVIF delivery
Serves next-gen image formats.
Converts images to WebP or AVIF, or keeps the original format.
Included
CDN integration
Rewrites asset URLs to a CDN.
CDN URL field can point assets at third-party CDNs such as Bunny.
Included
Cloudflare integration
Purges or configures Cloudflare.
Cloudflare full-page caching without APO; also purges APO when used.
Included
Lazy-load video embeds
Replace YouTube and Vimeo embeds with a lightweight preview.
Replaces YouTube embeds with lightweight preview images.
Included
Included CDN service
A CDN is part of the product or plan, not just URL rewriting.
Paid FlyingCDN add-on: $10/domain/month incl. 100GB, Cloudflare Enterprise.
Via add-on
Housekeeping 3/3
Database cleanup
Removes revisions, transients and spam.
Cleans and optimises database tables, with scheduled automation.
Included
Heartbeat control
Limits the WordPress Heartbeat API.
Bloat setting throttles the Heartbeat API to once every 60 seconds.
Included
WP-CLI commands
Clear or warm the cache from the command line.
WP-CLI commands to purge and preload the cache.
Included
Pricing
Starter
$59per year1 site
14-day free trial; card charged only if you continue.
Pro
$109per year3 sites
All features; 14-day free trial.
Business
$229per year25 sites
All features; 14-day free trial.
Unlimited
$279per yearUnlimited
All features; FlyingCDN add-on billed separately at $10/domain/month.
Prices are list prices from the vendor's site, checked 14 Oct 2026. Many vendors discount the first year.
How many sites use FlyingPress?
Free installs from WordPress.org, the vendor's own claim, and our estimate of paid installs.
Free version (WordPress.org)
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No free version on WordPress.org.
Vendor claim
10,000+
Paying customers claimed by the vendor. source
Estimated active installs
~24K
Our estimate, see method below.
How we estimated this: Website scans by WPoptic find the paid plugin (folder flying-press) on 25,991 live sites; the scans reach roughly 38% of WordPress sites, so each site found stands for about 2.6, giving 68K. 10,000 paying customers or sales over 6 years; assuming 40% still use it and 1.3 sites per licence gives 5.2K. Combining these (weighted average) gives about 24K. Likely range: 16K to 36K. This counts sites running the paid version, including sites whose licence has lapsed. Estimates are rough and based on public figures as of 14 Oct 2026.
Company & policy
| Paying customers claimed | 10,000+ (source, 5 Oct 2026) Homepage says 10,000+ freelancers, agencies and companies use FlyingPress. |
|---|---|
| Refund policy | 14-day free trial (no refunds after) (source, 5 Oct 2026) |
| Trustpilot rating | 4.7 (source, 5 Oct 2026) As displayed on the vendor homepage (300+ Trustpilot reviews). |
FlyingPress compared
FlyingPress/WP-Optimize
FlyingPress/WP Fastest Cache
FlyingPress/xSpeed Cache
FlyingPress/Perfmatters
FlyingPress/NitroPack
Autoptimize/FlyingPress
FlyingPress/Jetpack Boost
Cache Enabler/FlyingPress
Breeze/FlyingPress
FlyingPress/Hummingbird
FlyingPress/WP RocketFlyingPress/LiteSpeed Cache
FlyingPress/W3 Total Cache
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FAQ
Is FlyingPress free?
No. FlyingPress is a premium plugin. Paid plans start at $59/yr.
How many sites use FlyingPress?
We estimate around 24K active installs.
Does FlyingPress have page caching?
Yes: included. Generates static HTML pages served directly by the web server.
Does FlyingPress have defer / delay javascript?
Yes: included. Defers scripts and can delay all or selected JS until interaction.
Does FlyingPress have remove unused css?
Yes: included. Cloud optimiser extracts used CSS and loads the rest on idle.
Is there a free version of FlyingPress?
No. FlyingPress is premium-only, but every plan starts with a 14-day free trial and your card is only charged if you keep it after the trial.
Is FlyingCDN included in the licence?
No. FlyingCDN is an optional add-on for FlyingPress customers, billed at $10 per domain per month with 100GB of bandwidth, plus $5 per extra 100GB.
Does FlyingPress work on Nginx or LiteSpeed servers?
Yes. The vendor lists Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed and OpenLiteSpeed as supported. On Nginx you may need to add browser-cache rules yourself.
Can I use it on WordPress Multisite?
Yes. One licence covers all subsites, but you should activate the plugin on each subsite individually rather than network-wide.
Last updated 5 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit.