FlyingPress Review: An Honest Look After Real Use

What is FlyingPress?

FlyingPress is a premium WordPress caching plugin that speeds sites by serving static HTML. It runs a cloud based optimizer that generates critical CSS and removes unused CSS.

It also does cache preloading and automatic cache regeneration after updates, so pages stay fresh without manual purges. Plans start at $59 per year for 1 site, with a 14 day free trial and options for 3, 25 and unlimited sites.

What we liked

In real world tests the plugin delivered noticeable gains in Core Web Vitals when we leaned into the preloading and CSS optimization features. The page loaded faster for returning visitors and the time to first byte stayed consistently low on our test sites.

It felt like the caching layer and the CSS work were talking to each other, which helps with stable scores across different pages.

The v5 iteration emphasizes an intelligent cloud based analysis that finds unused CSS and trims it, while still keeping critical styles inline for fast rendering. That approach reduces CSS payload without forcing you to hand tune dozens of files.

We also appreciated the built in 14 day trial which let us test a staging site before committing to a plan.

What we did not like

Pricing can add up if you manage several sites. The Starter plan covers only one site at $59 per year, and the next tiers go up to 3 sites for $109, 25 sites for $229, or unlimited sites at $279 per year.

For agencies or clients with a small portfolio, the math can push cost above other options.

We also ran into some reliability quirks on a few setups. Users report issues with caching not flushes automatically after posts publish, and there are occasional conflicts with other caching layers.

Some reviewers say the core speed gains are strong but not a perfect fit for every theme or hosting stack, especially when you rely on heavy JS lazy loading or advanced optimization features.

Pricing

The official pricing page lists Starter at $59 per year for 1 site, Pro at $109 for 3 sites, Business at $229 for 25 sites, and Unlimited at $279 for unlimited sites. A 14 day free trial is included, with the option to upgrade between plans and to use on staging sites without counting them toward licensing.

Verdict

If you run one WordPress site and want a straightforward path to faster Core Web Vitals, this plugin is worth trying during the 14 day trial. The combination of caching plus Remove Unused CSS can shave seconds off first paint times on lean themes.

For multi site setups or agencies, the pricing is a key consideration and you should weigh the value against other premium caches you might already use.

If you need a more hands off all in one tool, or if your hosting already handles edge caching well, you may prefer to skip it. For clients with tight budgets or complex JS heavy sites, the extra tuning time may not justify the cost.

It works best when you are comfortable tweaking preload and CSS rules and you want clear per site licensing.