At Cream, we’ve built our own Magento 2 module that makes your online store bfcache-ready. Combined with a smart tweak to your Varnish configuration, it ensures your pages qualify for this ultra-fast cache.
What is Back/Forward Cache (bfcache)?
Back/Forward Cache (bfcache) is a feature in modern browsers like Chrome and Safari that keeps entire pages in memory. When a visitor clicks the back or forward button, the page loads straight from the browser’s cache instead of being reloaded from the server. In other words, instantly.
A speed boost? Absolutely. A better user experience? Definitely.
Our own research shows that a full 20% of page views come from the back or forward button. Make those pages load instantly, and that’s a big win.
Want to dig deeper? Read more on web.dev or Nitropack.io.
How do you add bfcache to Magento 2?
At Cream, we’ve built our own Magento 2 module that makes your online store bfcache-ready. Combined with a smart tweak to your Varnish configuration, it ensures your pages qualify for this ultra-fast cache.
We then measure the impact with RUMvision. It shows you how many of your pages benefit from bfcache and where there’s still room for improvement.
Why it’s worth doing
- Instant page loads: Your online store feels faster, without upgrading your hosting.
- Higher PageSpeed score: Good for your SEO and Google’s Core Web Vitals.
- Better UX = more conversions: Shoppers enjoy a smoother experience in your store.
Ever wondered this?
Why do visitors leave my site, even after they come back?
The solution:
Your online store may not be as fast as shoppers expect. Back/Forward Cache can speed up 20% of your page views, and you’ll notice the difference in both the user experience and your revenue.
