How often is the cache cleared?

When does WP Rocket clear the cache?

The most common triggers for full or partial cache deletion are:

Cache Lifespan:
The whole cache will be deleted automatically according to the time period you specify on the Cache settings tab.
New content:
When you publish new content or update/edit existing content, the cache for that post/page as well as related content (e.g. taxonomy archives) will be cleared and (if your settings allow) preloaded.

These WordPress actions trigger full cache deletion:

changing themes
creating/updating/deleting users (if you run a busy e-commerce site with a lot of orders, those orders could be creating new users and therefore causing frequent cache deletion)
updating navigational menus
updating theme options
creating/updating/deleting sidebar widgets
creating/updating/deleting categories, tags, or permalink structures
creating/updating/deleting terms
creating/updating/deleting links (the post type “Link” that was removed from WorPress core in version 3.5, but may still be used via a plugin)
when any options are saved in the Customizer
when the Avada theme clears its own cache

Developers, you might want to look here for which WordPress actions WP Rocket hooks into for cache clearing.

Actions that will trigger partial cache deletion:

It is technically possible to prevent WP Rocket from clearing the cache. Here’s how:
Disable all automatic cache clearing

Heads up! Altering automated cache management can result in outdated content somewhere on your website. Proceed with caution!