Fixing the 'Disable All Features is Currently Enabled' Warning in LiteSpeed Cache

Many WordPress site administrators using the LiteSpeed Cache plugin have encountered a confusing warning message: 'The setting Disable All Features is currently enabled. Click here to change.' This alert often appears even when the 'Disable All Features' option is visibly turned off within the plugin's settings. This article explains why this happens and provides the most effective solutions to resolve it.

Why This Warning Appears

Based on community reports and troubleshooting, this warning is typically a false positive. It does not mean that the plugin's caching and optimization features are actually disabled for your site's visitors. The warning is often triggered temporarily in specific administrative contexts, particularly after editing a page with the Elementor page builder.

The underlying cause is that another process, such as a theme function, another plugin, or a constant defined in your site's wp-config.php file, can automatically set the litespeed_disable_all option to 'on' via an API call. The LiteSpeed Cache plugin then detects this state and displays the warning, even if the setting is off in the graphical user interface.

Common Solutions

Solution 1: Perform a Basic Check and Refresh

First, rule out a simple display glitch.

1. Navigate to LiteSpeed Cache > Toolbox > Debug Settings.
2. Ensure the 'Disable All Features' option is set to 'Off'.
3. Click 'Save Changes'.
4. Refresh your WordPress admin page twice.
5. Purge all caches through the LiteSpeed Cache admin bar menu.

Solution 2: Search for Conflicting Code

If the warning persists, another plugin or your theme might be interfering. You need to search your site's code for the string that controls this setting.

1. Access your website's files via FTP, SFTP, or your hosting provider's file manager.
2. Perform a case-insensitive text search for the term litespeed_disable_all across your entire /wp-content/ directory (which contains your plugins and themes).
3. If the search returns any results, investigate the file. It may contain code that is forcibly disabling the plugin's features.

Solution 3: Conflict Test

The most reliable way to identify a conflict is to test with all other plugins disabled and a default theme active.

1. Install a maintenance mode plugin to temporarily hide your site from visitors.
2. Deactivate all plugins except for LiteSpeed Cache.
3. Switch your theme to a default WordPress theme like Twenty Twenty-Four.
4. Check if the warning message is still present.
5. If the warning is gone, reactivate your plugins and theme one-by-one, checking each time, to identify the culprit.

Solution 4: Reinstall the Plugin

In some cases, a incomplete update or corrupted file can cause unexpected behavior.

1. In your WordPress dashboard, deactivate and delete the LiteSpeed Cache plugin.
2. Using FTP/SFTP, ensure the /wp-content/plugins/litespeed-cache/ directory is completely removed from your server.
3. Reinstall the plugin from the WordPress plugin repository and activate it again.

Important Note for Elementor Users

Multiple threads indicate this warning frequently appears for users of the Elementor page builder, often when exiting the editor. According to one response attributed to a LiteSpeed Cache team member, this specific interaction was addressed in a later update. If you are using Elementor and see this warning only in the admin area, it is likely a temporary, cosmetic notice that does not affect your site's frontend performance. Ensuring your LiteSpeed Cache plugin is updated to the latest version is recommended.

When to Seek Further Help

If none of the solutions above resolve the issue, the problem may be more complex. The LiteSpeed Cache team has previously suggested that the issue can sometimes be caused by a constant defined in the wp-config.php file. In such cases, you may need to investigate that file for any advanced LiteSpeed-specific settings.