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FlyingPress
FlyingPress is a WordPress speed optimization plugin by FlyingPress.
Product facts
- Version
- 5.6.6
- Released
- 21 October 2026
- Type
- Plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $2.39 / year on its own
Overview
FlyingPress combines several site performance tasks in a WordPress plugin. It provides caching, image optimization, lazy loading, code minification, and critical CSS generation, giving site owners one place to manage these functions. The plugin also includes an interface for configuring optimization settings, making it useful for people who want to adjust their site without handling each task through a separate tool.
Caching is part of the plugin’s approach to reducing the work involved in serving site pages. Lazy loading and image optimization address how images are handled, while code minification and critical CSS generation cover front-end assets. FlyingPress also includes settings related to Core Web Vitals, so it can suit WordPress sites where owners want to work on loading and page experience.
Features
- Page caching: Use the plugin’s caching system to store page content for later requests and reduce repeated work when serving site pages.
- Image optimization: Manage image optimization within FlyingPress as part of your site's performance settings.
- Lazy loading: Use lazy loading to control when images are loaded as visitors move through site pages.
- Code minification: Minify your site's code through the plugin to reduce the amount of code delivered to visitors.
- Critical CSS generation: Generate critical CSS as part of the plugin's front-end optimization tools.
- Core Web Vitals settings: Use settings focused on Core Web Vitals, including Largest Contentful Paint, First Input Delay, and Cumulative Layout Shift.
Best for
- WordPress site owners managing page caching
- Blogs and portfolios with image-heavy pages
- Agencies optimizing WordPress front-end assets
Changelog
Version 5.6.6 — 20 October 2026
- Improved Added a WP-CLI command to check page cache status and image optimization statistics. Try wp flying-press stats
- Improved Moved Core Web Vitals above Object Cache in the UI
- Fixed Cloudflare page caching setup failing when query-string rewrite rules require regex support
- Fixed Prevent adding `WP_CACHE` constant back even after deleting the plugin
- Fixed Issue where WooCommerce product prices were not updated when a sale ended
- Fixed Redis key conflicts between websites sharing the same Redis server
Earlier versions
- 5.6.5 (20 August 2026): 1 improved, 1 fixed
- 5.6.4 (27 July 2026): 2 improved, 1 fixed
- 5.6.3 (27 June 2026): 1 improved
FAQ
Is FlyingPress free?
The code of FlyingPress is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL 247 is a paid service: a plan or a purchase of FlyingPress gives you the download and its updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of FlyingPress is this?
Version 5.6.6, released 21 October 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them.
How do I update FlyingPress?
Install GPL 247 Updater on your site and paste your key from My Account. It installs new versions of FlyingPress for you.






