MAx Cache is now generally available as part of CloudLinux subscriptions at no additional cost. After testing in beta, both the Apache and Nginx modules are now production-ready.

MAx Cache is a pair of native web server modules that serve cached WordPress pages directly from Apache or Nginx, without running PHP. Hosting providers deploy it at the server level. Site owners enable it through the AccelerateWP plugin in WordPress. If you followed the beta, the workflow is the same. If you're hearing about MAx Cache for the first time, read on.

Hosting servers with Apache can now handle 18% more traffic with 20% faster response times, without any configuration changes. Today we're announcing the beta release of .htaccess cache, a new feature in MAx Cache that compiles .htaccess files into memory, eliminating the per-request disk I/O that slows down every page load on a server.

This new feature builds on the MAx Cache for Apache module we released in December 2025 and the MAx Cache for Nginx module that followed in early 2026. If you already run MAx Cache for Apache, you get .htaccess caching with a single package update. No new packages, no new configuration.

This release also adds CloudLinux 10 support across the entire MAx Cache stack: Apache module, Nginx module, and .htaccess caching..

In December 2025, we released MAx Cache for Apache, a native module that serves cached WordPress pages directly from the web server without invoking PHP. Today, we're bringing that same capability to Nginx with a purpose-built module that delivers even greater performance gains than the Apache version.

MAx Cache for Nginx works alongside AccelerateWP: hosting providers deploy it at the server level, and site owners enable it through the AccelerateWP plugin in WordPress.

At CloudLinux, we're committed to building performance solutions that help hosting providers run websites faster and more efficiently. As part of our AccelerateWP performance optimization solution, we're excited to announce the beta release of MAx Cache. It's an Apache module that changes how WordPress sites handle requests by running PHP only on cache misses, while cached pages for subsequent requests are served by Apache without invoking PHP. The result: significantly faster page load times.

Changes to core infrastructure can raise understandable questions, especially around compatibility and operational impact. That's why we are writing this post today.

In the competitive landscape of WordPress hosting, delivering fast, secure, and reliable services is crucial. But achieving this without skyrocketing costs can be a real challenge. 

We're thrilled to announce a game-changing update to AccelerateWP, our advanced WordPress optimization solution. 

We are thrilled to announce that CloudLinux will be participating in WordCamp US 2024, taking place from September 17–20 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. 

Attention WordPress enthusiasts! The much-anticipated WordCamp Phoenix 2024 is just around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be an event you won’t want to miss. Scheduled for February 9-10 at Phoenix College in Arizona, this event promises to be a melting pot of ideas, innovations, and insights in the world of WordPress.

AccelerateWP officially exited beta status earlier this year and our team has since introduced more than 15 new features that enhance the value of AccelerateWP even more. We are delighted to conclude this year of development by providing support for another important segment of our clients - those using DirectAdmin. We're thrilled to announce that CloudLinux OS is now fully integrated and compatible with hosting software for all our clients. DirectAdmin users who have been eagerly awaiting AccelerateWP can now jump on board. You are warmly invited to become AccelerateWP providers.