Preview not availableWPMU DEV WP Hummingbird WordPress Plugin
Version 3.7.1
SKU: 22298
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Product details
- Version on file
- 3.7.1
- Type
- plugin
- Released
- 2022/05/16
- File size
- 6.20 MB
- License
- GPL
About WPMU DEV WP Hummingbird WordPress Plugin 3.7.1
Hummingbird is WPMU DEV's performance plugin. It speeds up a WordPress site through page caching, browser caching, compression and minifying or combining CSS and JavaScript files, and it runs a performance test that points out what to fix.
The file on record is version 3.7.1, from May 2022, at about 6 MB. The listing doesn't say which features this copy includes. Check the documentation in the package and test on a staging site before going live, because file optimisation can change how a theme and its scripts behave.
Key features
- Page and browser caching
- Stores ready-made pages and tells browsers to keep static files, which cuts server work for repeat visits.
- Asset optimisation
- Can minify and combine CSS and JavaScript files to reduce requests.
- Compression
- Can turn on file compression so pages download faster.
- Performance reports
- Runs a speed test and lists suggested fixes, which you can work through one by one.
- WPMU DEV family
- Made by the same developer as Smush and other WPMU DEV plugins, so the settings look familiar to users of those.
Is it right for you?
A good fit for
- WordPress owners who want caching and file optimisation in one plugin
- Site builders who like a guided report that tells them what to fix
Look elsewhere if
- Sites that already run another full caching plugin, since two caching tools can conflict
- Anyone who wants a no-touch setup, because file optimisation often needs exclusions and testing
How to install WPMU DEV WP Hummingbird WordPress Plugin 3.7.1
- 1
Download the file
Open My Account → Downloads and download the product. If the archive contains several zips (documentation, child theme, licensing files), you need the one named after the product.
- 2
Upload it to WordPress
In your dashboard go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin and choose the zip.
- 3
Install and activate
Click Install Now, then Activate. If an older or free copy is already installed, WordPress offers to replace it with the uploaded version.
Notes for this product
- Run only one caching plugin at a time. Deactivate any other page-caching plugin before enabling Hummingbird caching. The listing doesn't say whether this copy needs the WPMU DEV Dashboard plugin for any feature.
Setup: using WPMU DEV WP Hummingbird WordPress Plugin 3.7.1
- Run the first performance test. Open Hummingbird after activating and run a speed test to get a starting point.
- Turn on caching. Enable page caching and browser caching, then clear the cache.
- Try asset optimisation carefully. Switch on minify and combine for CSS and JavaScript, then check key pages straight away.
- Retest and compare. Run the test again, and check your site while logged out on desktop and phone.
Common problems and fixes
Layout breaks or a slider or menu stops working after optimisation
- Why it happens
- Combining or minifying a script or stylesheet from your theme or a plugin can break it.
- How to fix it
- Turn the option off, then switch files back on one at a time, or exclude the troublesome file from optimisation.
Changes you make don't show on the site
- Why it happens
- A cached copy of the page is still being served.
- How to fix it
- Clear the Hummingbird cache after edits, and clear any CDN or host cache too.
“The link you followed has expired.” when uploading
- Why it happens
- The zip is larger than your server's PHP upload limit (upload_max_filesize / post_max_size).
- How to fix it
- Raise the upload limit in your hosting control panel, or unzip the file and upload the folder to wp-content/plugins with your host's file manager or SFTP.
“The package could not be installed. No valid plugins were found.”
- Why it happens
- The uploaded zip is a bundle (or a theme), not the plugin itself.
- How to fix it
- Unzip the download once and upload the inner zip named after the plugin.
“Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error.”
- Why it happens
- Usually a PHP version older than the plugin needs, or a second copy of the same plugin (for example the free version) still active.
- How to fix it
- Check your PHP version under Tools → Site Health → Info, deactivate any other copy of the plugin, and enable WP_DEBUG_LOG to see the exact error.
Licence or “updates unavailable” notices
- Why it happens
- The developer's licence key isn't included. Features that call the developer's servers (template libraries, cloud APIs, automatic updates) need it.
- How to fix it
- Everything that runs locally works without it. For a newer file, use Request an update from your account.
Frequently asked questions
What does Hummingbird do?
It speeds up WordPress with caching, compression and CSS and JavaScript optimisation, and it reports on performance.
Can I use it with another caching plugin?
Avoid running two page-caching plugins together. Choose one, or turn off the overlapping features.
Which version is on file?
Version 3.7.1, released in May 2022. Test it on staging with your current WordPress and PHP.
Does it optimise images?
That is a separate job, handled by Smush from the same developer. Hummingbird deals with caching and files.
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