Hi everyone,
I recently installed a cache plugin on my WordPress site to improve loading speed. After activating it, I’m facing a strange issue — clicks on my site (like buttons, links, etc.) stop working completely.
As soon as I deactivate the plugin, everything works fine again, but the site becomes noticeably slower.
Has anyone faced this kind of problem before? Could it be a JavaScript conflict or some setting in the cache plugin? I’d appreciate any help or suggestions on how to fix this without having to deactivate the plugin entirely.
Thanks in advance!
Hi, this kind of thing can be caused by JavaScript minification or deferral — especially when critical scripts get broken or loaded out of order.
Try this first:
- Disable JavaScript minification, combining, and deferral in your cache plugin settings.
- Clear all caches and test the site again.
If that fixes it, you can re-enable these settings gradually and exclude specific scripts (like jQuery or theme JS) until you find the culprit.
If it doesn’t help, let us know which caching plugin you’re using. Different plugins (e.g., WP Rocket, W3TC, LiteSpeed) have different quirks and fixes. Happy to help further once we know more.
Thanks! I’ll try exactly as you suggested — disabling minification and testing step by step. Will update soon.
Just wanted to say a big thank you! I followed your instructions and disabled JavaScript minification and deferral, then cleared all caches — and it worked perfectly. My website issue is now resolved. Really appreciate your help!