Litespeed Cache Plugin causing a Slow or Unresponsive WordPress Backend
A
Admin User
Updated 23 Feb 2026
656 views
We have received several reports regarding slow WordPress admin area / dashboard performance, which we have found is caused by the Litespeed Cache plugin.
We strongly encourage using the Litespeed Cache plugin and its benefits; however, the issue with the slower performance of the backend relates to the 'Object Caching' module of the plugin.
The problem takes place when Litespeed attempts to 'validate' the object cache services - Memcached and **Redis. **It does this by checking which of the 'extensions' in your PHP are enabled and then attempts a connection to the corresponding service.
Disable the Memcached and Redis PHP Extensions
Go to cPanel -> Select PHP Version -> Extensions -> Deselect 'memcached' and 'redis' from the list of extensions.
Was this article helpful?
Related Articles
JetBackup - JetBackup UI Showing 500 Error
How to Permanently Disable LiteSpeed Cache Plugin in WordPress
How to Troubleshoot Website Embedding Restrictions: A Guide to Resolving X-Frame-Options Blocking
Redis Limits - PHP Fatal error: Uncaught RedisException: OOM command not allowed when used memory > 'maxmemory'