How to Fix Profile Picture Not Reflecting After Update with LiteSpeed Cache

Introduction

When using the LiteSpeed Cache plugin, profile images for logged-in users are cached by default—so newly uploaded avatars may not appear immediately. This guide shows you two ways to ensure updated profile pictures display correctly.

Disable Caching for Logged-In Users

1. In your WordPress admin, go to LiteSpeed Cache > Settings > Cache.
2. Toggle Cache Logged-In Users to Off.
3. Click Save Changes.
   

Purge Cache on Avatar Upload

1. In WordPress admin, navigate to LiteSpeed Cache > Cache > Purge > Purge All Hooks.
2. Add the hook xprofile_avatar_uploaded to the list.

3. Click Save Changes.
   

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Q: I still see the old profile picture—what next?
A: Go to LiteSpeed Cache > Toolbox > Purge > Purge All, then clear your browser cache and reload the page.

Q: Where can I find the Purge All Hooks setting?
A: It’s under LiteSpeed Cache > Cache > Purge—ensure you have LiteSpeed Cache v3.0+ installed.

Q: Will disabling cached logged-in users affect performance?
A: Yes, it may increase server load. Using the purge hook method is more targeted and preserves caching benefits.

Q: Where can I learn more about LiteSpeed Cache hooks?
A: See the official documentation: https://docs.litespeedtech.com/lscache/lscwp/cache/#purge-all-hooks