Best Practices for WordPress Plugins with Shifter

If you’re having trouble generating new artifacts, starting container environments, or logging in, you may need to remove or deactivate a plugin. Since there are nearly 50,000 WordPress plugins, this list is not exhaustive. The plugin causing the issue may not be listed here. As a general rule, please disable or remove any plugins related to security or optimization while using Shifter.

Caching and Optimization Plugins

Shifter provides functionality that overlaps with some caching plugins. If you encounter issues and are using any of the following plugins, please disable them as a troubleshooting step:

  • W3 Total Cache
  • Swift Performance
  • WP Fastest Cache
  • LiteSpeed Cache
  • WP Super Cache
  • WP Rocket
  • Breeze
  • Cache Enabler
  • SuperCacher
  • WP-Optimize
  • WP-Sweep
  • Better WordPress Minify
  • Zencache Pro
  • The WP Remote WordPress Plugin

Security Plugins

You can remove WordPress plugins that block brute-force attacks, block IP addresses, or obfuscate WordPress data. Shifter has these features built-in, and these security plugins may be preventing you from accessing your own site or creating a new static version. Below are known security plugins that you can disable or remove.

  • Wordfence
  • iThemes
  • All In One WP Security & Firewall
  • Sucuri Security
  • Cerber Security
  • WP Security Audit Log
  • Shield Security for WordPress
  • BulletProof Security
  • WP Hide & Security Enhancer
  • Really Simple SSL
  • Jetpack
  • Hyper Cache

Remote Management and Maintenance Plugins

  • ManageWP
  • The WP Remote WordPress Plugin
  • Under Construction