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🔌 Using Search Atlas with SiteGround Speed Optimizer

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Camilo Aponte

Camilo Aponte

Last updated on Sep 30, 2026

🧩 Compatibility Overview

The Search Atlas WordPress plugin is fully compatible with SiteGround Speed Optimizer. You can safely disable LiteSpeed Cache and switch to SiteGround Speed Optimizer without affecting how Search Atlas functions on your site. The two plugins do not conflict, and no special configuration is required to make them work together.

🔄 How to Switch from LiteSpeed Cache to SiteGround Speed Optimizer

Follow these steps to migrate cleanly and avoid any temporary performance gaps on your site.

  1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
  2. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins.
  3. Locate LiteSpeed Cache and click Deactivate.
  4. Once deactivated, click Delete to remove LiteSpeed Cache entirely. This prevents any settings conflicts.
  5. If SiteGround Speed Optimizer is not yet installed, go to Plugins → Add New, search for SiteGround Speed Optimizer, then click Install Now and Activate.
  6. Open SiteGround Speed Optimizer settings and configure caching, minification, and image optimization according to your preferences.
  7. Confirm the Search Atlas plugin is still active under Plugins → Installed Plugins. No reconfiguration is needed.

✅ What Continues to Work Normally

After switching caching plugins, all Search Atlas features continue to operate without interruption. This includes:

  • On-page SEO analysis and audits
  • Content scoring and recommendations
  • Keyword tracking and reporting
  • Any data syncing between your site and the Search Atlas platform

SiteGround Speed Optimizer handles front-end performance independently from Search Atlas, so there is no functional overlap between the two plugins.

⚠️ Things to Keep in Mind

  • Clear your cache after completing the switch. Residual LiteSpeed Cache data can occasionally cause pages to load outdated assets. In SiteGround Speed Optimizer, go to Supercacher → Flush Cache to clear everything.
  • Test your site after the migration. Load a few key pages and confirm they render correctly and that no console errors appear.
  • Avoid running two caching plugins simultaneously. Having both LiteSpeed Cache and SiteGround Speed Optimizer active at the same time can cause caching conflicts, slow load times, or broken page layouts. Always deactivate one before activating the other.
  • If your hosting plan is on SiteGround, SiteGround Speed Optimizer is the recommended caching solution and is optimised for that hosting environment.

🛠️ Troubleshooting After the Switch

If you notice any unexpected behaviour after switching plugins, try the following:

  1. Clear the SiteGround Speed Optimizer cache and reload your site.
  2. Temporarily deactivate SiteGround Speed Optimizer and check whether the issue persists. This helps isolate the cause.
  3. Re-check that Search Atlas is still active and that your API connection to the platform is intact by logging in to Search Atlas and confirming data is still populating as expected.
  4. If pages look broken, check for minification conflicts. In SiteGround Speed Optimizer, try disabling CSS Minification or JavaScript Minification one at a time to identify the source.

💬 Need Help?

If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type human teammate to be connected with a member of our team.