When updating WP Lightning Load, settings are preserved, and the plugin continues using your saved
configuration. The codebase references options stored in the WordPress database, so updates won’t reset
your preferences. Nevertheless, it’s prudent to note critical settings and exclusions before major
version upgrades, especially if you maintain custom file type mappings or advanced rules. The plugin
also ships with Freemius SDK for license and update handling, ensuring compatibility across WordPress
versions without manual intervention.
Upon uninstall, the plugin can clean up its options and related cache directories as implemented in its
uninstall routines. This includes removing stored settings like cache configuration, minify preferences,
and entries under external-cache. The .htaccess section added by the plugin is
also removed to avoid leaving stale rules behind. If you plan to return to the plugin later, consider
exporting or recording your configuration beforehand so you can reapply it quickly.
As with any system‑level change, always back up your site before uninstalling or performing major
updates. This guarantees you can revert to a known good state if environmental differences or
third‑party interactions surface after the change.