{"id":11052,"date":"2023-06-13T14:34:30","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T13:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/?p=11052"},"modified":"2026-01-08T09:17:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T09:17:31","slug":"redis-object-caching-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/redis-object-caching-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Redis Object Caching? (And How To Use It for Your WordPress Site)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We all know the importance of fast-loading web pages. Google loves them and so do your visitors\/customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you run an agency or business\/ecommerce site, it’s likely you’re always looking for ways to make your website(s) the absolute fastest on the market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Redis object caching may be just what you need to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you implement this form of server-side caching, you\u2019ll be able to store database query results to deliver content as quickly as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, setting up object caching is simple when you choose a quality web host like 20i<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, we\u2019ll take a closer look at how object caching works. We\u2019ll also delve in to the benefits of implementing it on your site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, we\u2019ll show you how to install and use Redis object caching in WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Caching?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a nutshell, caching is temporarily storing data so it can be accessed more quickly at a future date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might already be familiar with browser caching (also known as client-side caching):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When your browser cache is enabled, it saves a copy of each website\u2019s files when you first visit it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, when you revisit that site, its content will be delivered faster. That\u2019s because much of the content can be retrieved from your static browser cache, instead of being re-downloaded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Object Caching?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In contrast, object caching is a type of server-side<\/em> caching. This means it\u2019s performed on the website\u2019s server, not the user\u2019s browser. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With object caching, the results of database queries are saved on the server itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This way, the server can deliver similar data requests from the cache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is Caching Important for Your WordPress Site?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know a bit more about caching, you might be wondering why it\u2019s important for your WordPress site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few main reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, when you use object caching, you can reduce your Time to First Byte (TTFB) and speed up loading times<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This way, you can deliver a smoother user experience. When your visitors are happy, they\u2019ll be more likely to stay on your site and keep coming back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, object caching can be great for your server\u2019s health. That\u2019s because it reduces the server\u2019s workload. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of processing the same requests over and over, the server can just pull data from its cache to serve up content to repeat visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memcached vs Redis: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to implement object caching to improve your site\u2019s performance, you\u2019ll need to decide how<\/em> you\u2019re going to do it. Memcached and Redis are two of the most popular solutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Both are open-source, in-memory data stores. However, Memcached is designed for simplicity, and doesn\u2019t support some of the advanced data structures that you\u2019ll find in Redis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, Redis can also function as a primary database and message broker. It can even be used for session storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, Redis makes it easier to scale. If your site becomes too big for the open-source version, you can upgrade to Redis Enterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Use Redis Object Caching in WordPress <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know a little about Redis object caching, we\u2019re going to show you how to implement it in WordPress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process can be a little complicated, and it may vary depending on your hosting provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2139\ufe0f The good news is that if you\u2019re already using 20i WordPress Cloud hosting<\/a>, Redis comes pre-installed on your Cloud Server, so there\u2019s nothing you need to do! If you use a different web host, go ahead and get started with the following steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Install and Configure Redis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first step is to install Redis on your site\u2019s server. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Redis recommends that you use Linux, which shouldn\u2019t be an issue since this is usually the default server for WordPress sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also need the following to run Redis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n