The Cache Management panel in Theme Options controls a lightweight cache layer used only for the theme’s backend/dashboard data (demo imports, Elementor data, and other internal options), not for frontend page caching.
Overview #
- Location: Rakmyat Dashboard → Theme Options → Cache Management.
- Purpose: Speed up the admin experience by temporarily storing frequently accessed theme data such as demo imports and Elementor configuration, reducing repeated database and file reads.
- Scope: This cache does not replace or conflict with any frontend/page cache plugin (WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, LiteSpeed, etc.). Use a dedicated caching plugin or hosting cache for frontend performance.
Cache System Settings #
Enable Cache System #
- Turns the entire internal cache system on or off.
- When enabled, the theme stores demo imports, Elementor data, and other frequently used backend content, which can make the dashboard and theme options load faster.
- If you experience outdated data or are heavily debugging, you can temporarily disable this option to always load fresh content.
Show Admin Bar Button #
- Adds a cache management button to the top WordPress admin bar.
- This gives you one‑click access to clear the internal cache from anywhere in the dashboard, similar to how many cache plugins expose a “Clear cache” admin bar item.
Auto-Refresh After Clear #
- When enabled, the current page automatically reloads after you clear the cache.
- This ensures you immediately see updated data and layout changes without manually refreshing the browser.
Cache Duration #
- Controls how long cached data is stored before it expires and is automatically refreshed.
- Available presets: 30 Minutes, 1 Hour, 6 Hours, 24 Hours.
- Shorter durations (30 minutes, 1 hour) mean more up‑to‑date content but slightly more processing. Longer durations (6–24 hours) improve backend performance but may delay seeing non‑critical backend changes until the cache expires or is cleared.
Use a shorter duration while actively building a site and a longer one for stable production environments.
Automatic Clearing Rules #
Auto-Clear on Updates #
- Automatically clears the internal cache whenever themes or plugins are updated.
- Prevents outdated cached data from conflicting with new code or features introduced by updates, similar to how advanced setups clear cache when deploying changes.
Clear on Theme Switch #
- Automatically clears the cache when switching to a different theme.
- Ensures that no cached data from the previous theme interferes with the new theme’s options or backend behavior, helping maintain a clean state after a switch
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Important Notes #
- This cache layer is safe to use alongside hosting or plugin‑based caches; it focuses only on internal theme data in the backend.
- If you notice something not updating in the theme dashboard (demo content status, Elementor templates list, etc.), clear the cache using the admin bar button or temporarily disable the cache system while troubleshooting.
