Title: Object Cache for APCu – ZapCu
Author: wpdebuglog
Published: <strong>May 20, 2025</strong>
Last modified: January 30, 2026

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# Object Cache for APCu – ZapCu

 By [wpdebuglog](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpdebuglog/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/apcu-object-cache.1.0.0.zip)

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 *  [Installation](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/apcu-object-cache/#installation)
 * [Development](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/apcu-object-cache/#developers)

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## Description

**Object Cache for APCu** enables persistent object caching in WordPress using the
APCu extension. It helps reduce database queries by caching objects in memory, speeding
up page loads and backend performance.
 **Requires: [APCu extension](https://www.php.net/manual/en/book.apcu.php)**

 [How to Enable APCu Caching (cPanel)](https://www.fastcomet.com/kb/enable-apcu-caching)

⚠️ Make sure APCu is enabled on your server before activating this plugin.

**Features:**
 * Uses APCu for WordPress object caching. * Dashboard with real-time
APCu stats (hits, misses, memory, inserts, etc.). * Clear/reset cache with one click(
protected by nonce). * Automatically installs `object-cache.php` in wp-content. *
Clean, professional admin interface.

## Screenshots

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 * Cache statistics page with professional layout.

## Installation

 1. Make sure the APCu PHP extension is installed and enabled.
 2. Upload the plugin to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
 3. Activate the plugin from the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
 4. Visit **Settings > APCU Cache** to view stats or clear the cache.

## FAQ

### What if APCu is not installed?

You’ll see a warning asking to enable the APCu extension via terminal or cPanel.
You can install it using PECL: `pecl install apcu`.
 [How to Enable APCu Caching (cPanel)](https://www.fastcomet.com/kb/enable-apcu-caching)

### Will this work on shared hosting?

Only if your host supports APCu.

### Is this suitable for production?

APCu is ideal for single-server setups like small VPS or staging/dev sites. It’s
not recommended for multi-server/clustered environments.

## Reviews

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## Contributors & Developers

“Object Cache for APCu – ZapCu” is open source software. The following people have
contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ wpdebuglog ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpdebuglog/)

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### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/apcu-object-cache/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/apcu-object-cache/),
or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/apcu-object-cache/)
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## Changelog

#### 1.0.0

 * Initial release
 * Object cache via APCu
 * Admin dashboard with stats and reset

## Meta

 *  Version **1.0.0**
 *  Last updated **2 months ago**
 *  Active installations **200+**
 *  WordPress version ** 5.6 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **6.9.4**
 *  PHP version ** 7.2 or higher **
 *  Language
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/apcu-object-cache/)
 * Tags
 * [apcu](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/apcu/)[cache](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/cache/)
   [object cache](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/object-cache/)[optimization](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/optimization/)
   [performance](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/performance/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/apcu-object-cache/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ wpdebuglog ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpdebuglog/)

## Support

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