---
title: "Netlify Build Plugin of the Week: Gatsby Cache Plugin"
description: "This week we feature one of our most popular Netlify Build Plugins: the Gatsby Cache plugin. Netlify Build Plugins add powerful capabilities to every build. You can click to install from a directory of community plugins or create your own."
source: "https://www.netlify.com/blog/2021/03/01/netlify-build-plugin-of-the-week-gatsby-cache-plugin/"
last_updated: "2026-08-05T04:39:10.000Z"
---
This week we feature one of our most popular Netlify Build Plugins: the Gatsby Cache plugin. It has remained one of our [top 10 build plugins](https://www.netlify.com/blog/2021/01/25/top-10-netlify-build-plugins-2021-update/) in the #1 position.

[Netlify Build Plugins](https://www.netlify.com/integrations/) add powerful capabilities to every build. You can click to install from a directory of community plugins or create your own.

![Netlify Build Plugin - Gatsby Cache](/v3/img/blog/plugin-of-the-week.png "Netlify Build Plugin - Gatsby Cache")

## **Plugin: Gatsby Cache**

⚡️ Persist the Gatsby cache between Netlify builds for huge speed improvements!

By [Jason Lengstorf](https://github.com/jlengstorf)

**[Install now](https://app.netlify.com/plugins/netlify-plugin-gatsby-cache/install?_ga=2.224320027.1858308219.1614036571-821617309.1586972559)**

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Ask any questions live and stop by our virtual booth at [Gatsby Conf on March 2-3](https://gatsbyconf.com/). Registration is free.

[Check out our entire catalog of Build Plugins](https://app.netlify.com/plugins). Learn more about what’s possible with plugins and even [create your own](https://docs.netlify.com/configure-builds/build-plugins/create-plugins/).

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