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Page Not Eligible for Back/Forward Cache on WordPress

The page is not eligible for the browser back/forward cache (bfcache), which means navigating back requires a full reload instead of an instant restore.

Issue ID: CWV-BFCACHE-001Severity: minorEffort: M

Why this matters

The page is not eligible for the browser back/forward cache (bfcache), which means navigating back requires a full reload instead of an instant restore. This affects load speed, Core Web Vitals, and how many visitors stay long enough to convert.

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How to fix this on WordPress

Focus on hosting, caching, images, and plugin weight.

  1. 1Compress media and use properly sized images.
  2. 2Enable page caching and a CDN.
  3. 3Remove heavy plugins or scripts that block rendering.

After you fix it

  • Test bfcache eligibility in Chrome DevTools Application panel

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