How to Optimize WordPress Performance

Speed up your WordPress site with these server-side optimizations.

Enable PHP OPcache

OPcache is the single biggest PHP performance improvement. See our dedicated OPcache guide.

Install Redis Object Cache

apt install redis-server php-redis -y\nsystemctl restart php8.3-fpm

Install the "Redis Object Cache" WordPress plugin and enable it.

Nginx FastCGI Cache

Add to your Nginx config:

fastcgi_cache_path /tmp/nginx-cache levels=1:2 keys_zone=WORDPRESS:100m inactive=60m;\nfastcgi_cache_key "$scheme$request_method$host$request_uri";

Database Optimization

mysqlcheck -o myapp -u root -p

Image Optimization

Use WebP format and lazy loading. Install a caching plugin like WP Super Cache or W3 Total Cache.