If you’re looking to speed up your WordPress site, you’re already on the right track. A fast-loading website makes visitors happy, boosts your SEO, and gives you the satisfaction of knowing your site runs as smoothly as it looks. One of the best tools for speeding things up, especially on WooCommerce sites, is Redis Object Cache.  

This article will dive into what Redis Object Cache does, why it’s a game-changer for WooCommerce, and how you can configure it on your sites.

What is Redis Object Cache? 

Redis Object Cache is a fast, in-memory data store that can significantly enhance the performance and responsiveness of your website. 

Normally, each time a user lands on a page, WordPress has to reach into the database to fetch content, settings, or product details. This “round trip” slows things down, especially as traffic grows. Redis changes the game by temporarily storing (or “caching”) frequently requested data, so it’s readily available without a database lookup.

This results in faster load times and improved efficiency, which is particularly important for WooCommerce stores with lots of dynamic data—products, cart contents, customer accounts, etc.—that would normally slow things down.

Why Redis Object Cache is Perfect for WooCommerce

WooCommerce sites tend to be complex and data-heavy, and as the traffic rolls in, each visit requires many database interactions. When hundreds (or even thousands) of customers are exploring products, checking out, and logging in, your server can get overwhelmed. Redis Object Cache steps in to ease that load by storing commonly requested information so it’s available in an instant.

Our comprehensive tests have shown that, when Redis is enabled, the number of database queries is greatly reduced (up to a 400%) which is a significant improvement. This amplifies website performance and ensures a smoother and more responsive user experience, aligning perfectly with our commitment to speed and performance.

In short: Redis Object Cache makes your WordPress site faster and more reliable, which means happier customers and better sales. 

How to configure Redis Object Cache? 

If you’re using WPX’s WooCommerce Hosting Plan, Redis Object Cache is already set up on our servers. All you need to do is enable it from the control panel. This triggers an automatic process that installs and configures Redis Object Cache for your website. 

Here is how you can do that with a few clicks: 

That’s it! After activating the Redis Object Cache for your website(s), it may take up to 2 minutes for it to become fully operational. 

How to clear Redis Object Cache?

You can clear Redis Object Cache from your WP Admin Dashboard, simply navigate to the top bar, select “Object Cache,” and click “Flush”. 

Redis Cache FAQ for WPX WooCommerce Users

Q1: Do I need Redis if I’m not using WooCommerce?

• If you’re running a simple website (like a blog or business site) without heavy database interactions, Redis Object Cache might not be necessary. WPX’s default caching setup is already super-fast for most WordPress sites.

Q2: Do I need a Redis Object Cache plugin for the setup? 

• No, you don’t have to download any plugins. When you enable Redis Object Cache via WPX control panel an automatic process is triggered that installs and configures the plugin for your website.  We have a guide on our Knowledgebase on how to enable/disable Redis Cache 
• Just keep in mind that to enable Redis Object Cache on a website you need to have a WordPress installation on it.

Q3: I already have the WPX XDN enabled, should I use Redis as well?

• While our WPX XDN is managing your static content, Redis on the other hand manages all the dynamic requests and they greatly complement each other. 

Final Thoughts 

With Redis Object Cache handling your WooCommerce site’s data, you’re set for smooth, speedy performance right out of the gate. And since WPX has already done the hard part by providing pre-configured Redis Object Cache settings, you don’t need to do much besides keeping an eye on things or flushing the cache when needed.

Ready for your store to perform like a pro? Redis Object Cache on WPX WooCommerce Hosting Plans has got you covered, letting you focus on growing your business, one speedy page load at a time!