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Notice about WordPress Caching Plugins AND Updates

Notice about WordPress Caching Plugins AND Updates

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# 8Dweb WordPress Update & Caching Policy Changes – Effective March 1, 2025

To enhance security and performance, 8Dweb will enforce the following changes:

## Weekly WordPress Updates
Starting in 2025, WordPress Core, Themes, and Plugins will be updated every **Monday**, with additional updates for critical vulnerabilities.

## Removal of Insecure Plugins
Any plugins that are outdated and flagged as security risks will be **automatically removed**.

## Standardized Caching Plugin
Beginning **March 1, 2025**, the **only** caching plugin allowed on our CMSdefender shared hosting platform will be **Litespeed Cache (LSCache)**.
All other caching plugins will be **automatically removed** daily.

## REDIS Object Caching Activation
To further improve site performance:
- **REDIS caching will be enabled** for all WordPress sites.
- **LSCache will be automatically installed** on all WordPress sites.
- **All other cache plugins will be removed**.

These changes ensure optimal security, stability, and efficiency across all hosted websites. If you have any questions, please reach out to our support team.

**– 8Dweb Team**