by Jory Hogeveen
4.3 (6 reviews)
Pods Alternative Cache
Pods Alternative Cache is a file-based or database-based caching solution for hosts that have limitations on object caching.
Compatible with WP 7.0
v2.3.0
Current Version v2.3.0
Updated 1 month ago
Last Update on 24 Feb, 2026
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- Version
- 2.3.0
- Last Updated
- Feb 24, 2026
- Requires WP
- 6.3+
- Tested Up To
- 7.0
- PHP Version
- 7.2 or higher
- Author
- Jory Hogeveen
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pods Alternative Cache
Hosts like WPEngine and GoDaddy have limits set on their object caching engine that are based on what they find optimal for their environment. Sometimes, plugins, themes, and even WordPress core can utilize object cache to the point where it gets too full. When that happens, certain caching engines like APC can remove objects from their cache and that can cause what appears to be random numbers of queries on each page load. What Pods Alternative Cache does is store all of the Pods objects that need caching, separate from the default object caching engine. Depending on the environment or site, this may still not be optimal. You'll want to test things out and keep an eye on your site's performance to see if it's the right fit for you.
In your wp-config.php, or prior to the plugins_loaded action, you can define other constants to change how the plugin works. Change the storage type (be sure to deactivate/activate between storage type switches): define( 'PODS_ALT_CACHE_TYPE', 'db' ); // Default is 'file', you can choose 'memcached' too Change the path to the File cache folder: define( 'PODS_ALT_FILE_CACHE_DIR', 'path/to/folder' ); // Default is 'wp-content/podscache' Set Memcached Server host or IP address define( 'PODS_ALT_CACHE_MEMCACHED_SERVER', '127.0.0.1' ); // Default is 'localhost' Set Memcached Server PORT number define( 'PODS_ALT_CACHE_MEMCACHED_PORT', 11211 ); // Default is 11211 Disable Pods Alternative Cache: define( 'PODS_ALT_CACHE', false ); // Default is true Disable object cache fallback, when File writes fail: define( 'PODS_ALT_CACHE_FALLBACK', false ); // Default is true